The work of internal government has become the task of controlling the thousands of fifth-rate men.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Internal governance now requires managing a large number of low-quality officials.
- In plain terms
- Running the government means managing many mediocre workers.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect to manage underperforming systems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How to improve quality?
- Is this normal?
Another view
Sometimes high rates are necessary for representation.
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