Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it.
Laurence J. PeterRead
Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status.
Interpretation
Bureaucracy often protects outdated systems and practices even when they are no longer effective.
This quote by Laurence J. Peter highlights how bureaucratic structures can become resistant to change, maintaining outdated systems and practices long after they have ceased to be relevant or beneficial. It suggests that such rigidity can hinder progress and adaptation, making it difficult for organizations and societies to evolve in response to new challenges and realities.
In practice
In a speech about organizational reform, one might say, 'As Laurence J. Peter noted, bureaucracy defends the status quo long past its prime, reminding us to embrace change.'
Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it.
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