Everyone seems to be playing well within the boundaries of his usual rule set. I have yet to hear anyone say something that seemed likely to mitigate the idiocy of this age.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People are following old rules and failing to address current problems.
- In plain terms
- No one is trying new ideas to fix the times.
- What can you take from it?
- Stick to routines even when they fail.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you stuck in old patterns?
- What needs to change now?
Another view
Old rules sometimes remain necessary for stability.
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