Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

Put two or three men in positions of conflicting authority. This will force them to work at loggerheads, allowing you to be the ultimate arbiter.

Put two or three men in positions of conflicting authority.

Summary

This quote suggests that if you deliberately place individuals with differing levels of authority in positions where they have conflicting opinions or decisions, they will be compelled to work against each other. By doing so, you can position yourself as the ultimate decision-maker, mediator, or judge. This strategy may grant you the power to have the final say and control over the outcome of their conflicting interests or actions.

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