You can have a revolution wherever you like, except in a government office even were the world to come to an end, you'd have to destroy the universe first and then government offices.

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that government offices are resistant to change. It implies that even in the face of a global catastrophe, government offices remain unchanged and unaffected. The statement emphasizes that revolution or significant transformation cannot happen within the bureaucratic systems of governments, and implies that corruption and inefficiency are deeply ingrained. It conveys a sense of frustration towards the stagnancy and lack of progress often associated with government institutions.

Topics