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No obligation to do the impossible is binding
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"No obligation to do the impossible is binding"

- Cicero

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This quote by Cicero implies that if somebody is asked to do something that is impossible, they can not be delegated not being able to achieve it. It highlights the value of sensible expectations and expediency in designating tasks or tasks. Cicero believed that it is unreasonable and unreasonable to enforce impractical commitments on someone that they can not fulfill. To put it simply, it is not ethically right to require the impossible from others, as it can cause stress, stress and anxiety, and eventually cause failure. For that reason, this quote highlights the value of comprehending restrictions and setting attainable objectives while preventing setting people up for failure.

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Cicero This quote is written / told by Cicero between 106 BC and 43 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Rome. The author also have 129 other quotes.

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