A conference is a gathering of people who singly can do nothing, but together can decide that nothing can be done.

Summary

This quote highlights the irony of conferences or meetings that bring people together with the intention of taking action or making decisions. It suggests that while individuals may have limited power or influence on their own, when they collaborate and unite, they often end up collectively deciding that no progress can be made. This implies that conferences can sometimes be ineffective or merely symbolic, failing to translate into tangible actions or meaningful change.

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