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What does it mean?
Change should only be pursued when there is a clear need for it.
In plain terms
Do not change things if they are already working.
What can you take from it?
Avoid unnecessary changes to maintain stability.

Where it applies

  • management
  • system design
  • personal habits

Putting it to work

  • audit before changing
  • identify real needs
  • minimize disruption

Questions to consider

  • When is change truly necessary?
  • What are risks of doing nothing?

Another view

Preventing change can also lead to stagnation.

More from Benjamin Disraeli

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  3. Diligence is the mother of good fortune.

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