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The quote says that public attention is driven more by visual impressions than by spoken words. It suggests that how something looks can matter more than what is said about it. The emphasis is on image over speech.
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About Madeleine Albright
American diplomat and political scientist
Madeleine Albright was an American diplomat and political scientist. Born Madeleine Jana Korbel, she served as the 64th United States secretary of state under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001, and became the first woman to hold that office. A member of the Democratic Party, Albright is remembered for her career in American foreign policy and public life. Her public voice was shaped by diplomacy and political analysis, and her words often reflect those roles.
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