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Nijednu stvar nisu birokrate uzimale ozbiljno sve dok nije…

“Nijednu stvar nisu birokrate uzimale ozbiljno sve dok nije postala isuviše ozbiljna da bi se išta pametno dalo preduzeti. A onda ništa nisu preduzimali, jer je za to bilo kasno.” quote by Borislav Pekić
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““Nijednu stvar nisu birokrate uzimale ozbiljno sve dok nije postala isuviše ozbiljna da bi se išta pametno dalo preduzeti. A onda ništa nisu preduzimali, jer je za to bilo kasno.””

Borislav Pekić

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Bureaucracy becomes overly serious, stifling initiative; once it’s too rigid, action stops and it’s too late to change.

In simple terms: Over‑bureaucratization kills initiative.

Key Takeaway

Avoid unnecessary red tape.

Themes

bureaucracy initiative rigidity

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political social.

When to use this quote

  • government agencies
  • corporate policies
  • community projects

Key Concepts

organizational behavior political science social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance necessary structure with flexibility?
  • What signs indicate bureaucracy is hindering progress?
A Different Perspective

Changing entrenched bureaucracy is difficult.

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