Quote by Madame Chiang KaiShek

Every clique is a refuge for incompetence. It fosters corruption and disloyalty, it begets cowardice, and consequently is a burden upon and a drawback to the progress of the country. Its instincts and actions are those of the pack.

Every clique is a refuge for incompetence. It fosters corrup

Summary

This quote suggests that cliques, which are exclusive groups formed based on personal relationships and shared interests, are detrimental to progress and integrity. It argues that cliques provide a safe haven for incompetent individuals, leading to corruption and disloyalty. Additionally, it states that cliques promote cowardice and hinder the advancement of the country. The quote portrays cliques as exhibiting instincts and behaviors similar to a pack, implying a negative and regressive influence on society.

Topics

By Madame Chiang KaiShek

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

A father's interest in having a child--perhaps his only chil

A father's interest in having a child--perhaps his only child--may be unmatched by any other interest in his life. It is truly surprising that the state must assign a greater value to a mother's decision to cut off a potential human life by abortion than to a father's decision to let it mature into a live child.

William H. Rehnquist, (Minority

I think the people who are making Christmas-themed movies to

I think the people who are making Christmas-themed movies today feel that people are more cynical about Christmas. There's more of an edge.

I think Lady Gaga is great and is changing pop music and bri

I think Lady Gaga is great and is changing pop music and bringing back a certain rock 'n' roll spirit, swagger to the game.

The five senses are horse sense, innocence, common sense, co

The five senses are horse sense, innocence, common sense, concupiscence, and nonsense.

Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! -- what worth

Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! -- what worthy man does not keep those in mind?

William Makepeace Thackeray

I'm very romantic, I'm extremely romantic. I date my wife.

I'm very romantic, I'm extremely romantic. I date my wife.

Forget about likes and dislikes. They are of no consequence.

Forget about likes and dislikes. They are of no consequence. Just do what must be done. This may not be happiness but it is greatness.

George Bernard Shaw

The real sadness of fifty is not that you change so much but

The real sadness of fifty is not that you change so much but that you change so little.

You shall hear how Hiawatha prayed and fasted in the forest,

You shall hear how Hiawatha prayed and fasted in the forest,Not for greater skill in hunting,Not for greater craft in fishing,Not for triumphs in the battle,And renown among the warriors,But for profit of the people,For advantage of the nations.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The

To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice The Gi

To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice The Gift.

Steve Prefontaine

As god is my witness, it was never my intent to throw out th

As god is my witness, it was never my intent to throw out the constitution. I thought it was hanging by a thread, and I could save it... You don't save it by cutting that thread. - President Nielson

Orson Scott Card

What comes first in a relationship is lust - then more lust.

What comes first in a relationship is lust - then more lust.

Jacqueline Bisset