https://medium.com/ill-ixi-lli/i-have-heard-it-said-that-in-the-time-of-socrates-in-athens-there-existed-many-situations-5200a1d99c0a

“I have heard it said that… those who speak with the intent to deceive… find willing conspirators… in any group or mob that has been first deprived… of agency, humanity, intelligence, creativity, and community.”