Quote by C. Northcote Parkinson

Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.

Work expands so as to fill the time available for its comple

Summary

This quote, often referred to as Parkinson's law, suggests that the amount of time taken to complete a task will usually depend on the available deadline. If there is an abundance of time allocated for a task, individuals tend to take longer to complete it, as they perceive it to be less urgent. Essentially, the quote highlights the tendency for work to take up the entire time allotted to it, regardless of the actual complexity or scope of the task.

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