"In any assembly the simplest way to stop transacting business and split the ranks is to appeal to a principle"
- Jacques Barzun
About this Quote
This quote by Jacques Barzun suggests that in any group or event, the easiest method to interrupt progress and cause department is by interesting a principle or belief. This could indicate that when people hold strong convictions and hesitate to compromise, it can lead to disputes and prevent the group's capability to make choices and progress. Barzun may be indicating that interesting concepts can be an effective tool for control and interruption in a group setting. It serves as a tip to carefully consider the intentions behind appealing to principles and to pursue compromise and cooperation in order to accomplish success in any assembly.
This quote is written / told by Jacques Barzun somewhere between November 30, 1907 and today. He/she was a famous Educator from USA.
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