Quote by John A. Lincoln

A cul-de-sac to which ideas are lured and then quietly strangled.

A cul-de-sac to which ideas are lured and then quietly stran

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This quote suggests that there is a dead end, or cul-de-sac, where ideas are led and ultimately suppressed or killed without any acknowledgment or discussion. It implies that there are certain environments or situations where new or innovative ideas are stifled and never given the opportunity to thrive or be explored. The quote alludes to the idea that these environments may exist to maintain the status quo or suppress alternative perspectives, hindering progress and growth.

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