Quote by Honore de Balzac

Bureaucracy is a giant mechanism operated by pygmies.

Bureaucracy is a giant mechanism operated by pygmies.

Summary

This quote suggests that bureaucracy, which refers to a system or organization characterized by complex procedures and rigid protocols, is essentially governed by individuals with limited competence or insignificant capabilities. It implies that bureaucratic organizations, often criticized for their inefficiency or lack of innovation, are being managed by individuals who lack the expertise, creativity, or ambition to effectively navigate through the system. This quote emphasizes the contrast between the grand scale and complexity of bureaucracy and the perceived incompetence or insignificance of those managing it.

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Government

By Honore de Balzac

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