Quote by George Santayana, The Crime of G

The working of great institutions is mainly the result of a vast mass of routine, petty malice, self interest, carelessness, and sheer mistake. Only a residual fraction is thought.

The working of great institutions is mainly the result of a

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This quote suggests that the functioning of large institutions is primarily driven by mundane tasks, personal agendas, negligence, and errors, rather than careful deliberation or thoughtful decision-making. The quote implies that the majority of an institution's operations are determined by routine processes and individual motivations, leaving only a small portion to be guided by actual reasoning or intentionality. In essence, it highlights the potential shortcomings and flaws within bureaucratic systems where institutional behavior is influenced by a combination of routine procedures and human fallibility.

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