Growth for the sake of growth is a cancerous madness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Unrestricted growth without purpose is destructive and irrational, likened to a disease.
- In plain terms
- Growing just to grow is harmful and makes no sense.
- What can you take from it?
- Question growth that lacks a clear, beneficial purpose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is all growth good?
- What should guide your growth?
Another view
Some growth is necessary for development and adaptation.
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