Two-thirds of all preachers, doctors and lawyers are…
“Two-thirds of all preachers, doctors and lawyers are hanging on to the coat tails of progress, shouting, whoa! while a good many of the rest are busy strewing banana peels along the line of march.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Many professionals cling to outdated ideas, while others create chaos.
In simple terms: Some cling to old ways, others cause trouble.
Challenge stagnant thinking.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business
- law
- medicine
- reform movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to foster constructive progress?
- What role does criticism play in advancement?
May generalize unfairly.