A great empire and little minds go ill together.
Edmund BurkeRead
Good order is the foundation of all things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Good organization and structure are essential for success in any endeavor.
This quote by Edmund Burke emphasizes that maintaining good order is crucial for achieving goals and ensuring the smooth operation of any process or system. It suggests that without an organized foundation, efforts are likely to falter or be ineffective, highlighting the importance of discipline and structure in both personal and communal undertakings.
Themes
OrderStructureFoundationSuccessDiscipline
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher might use this quote while explaining the importance of classroom rules to students.
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