I guess this is why I hate governments. It is always the rule, the fine print, carried out by the fine print men. There's nothing to fight, no wall to hammer with frustrated fists.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker hates governments because they rely on rules and bureaucracy rather than tangible actions.
- In plain terms
- Governments are hard to fight because they are just rules and paperwork.
- What can you take from it?
- Bureaucracy can be frustrating and difficult to challenge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we fight bureaucratic systems?
- Are rules ever justified?
Another view
Not all governments are purely bureaucratic or unactionable.
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