Just let matters slide. How much better to accept each sweet drop of the honey that was Time, than to stoop to the vulgarity latent in every decision. However grave the matter at hand might be, if one neglected it for long enough, the act of neglect itself would begin to affect the situation, and someone else would emerge as an ally. Such was Count Ayakura's version of political theory.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Inaction allows situations to evolve naturally without the vulgarity of decision. Neglect becomes an ally that resolves issues over time.
- In plain terms
- Doing nothing can solve problems better than making decisions.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes waiting allows solutions to emerge without force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is doing nothing a valid strategy?
- When does patience help?
Another view
Neglect can worsen problems if urgent action is required.
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