The river of sludge will go on and on. It isn't about me.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Onassis dismisses personal blame for ongoing systemic issues.
- In plain terms
- She separates herself from larger problems continuing regardless of her actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't take personal responsibility for systemic failures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does responsibility lie?
- How do we accept what we can't change?
Another view
It can also be a way to deflect necessary accountability.
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