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“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.” quote by Elbert Hubbard
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“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.”

Elbert Hubbard

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Many professionals cling to outdated ideas, while others create chaos.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.

Key Takeaway

Challenge stagnant thinking.

Themes

progress critique chaos

Mood

critical ironic

Type

satirical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business
  • law
  • medicine
  • reform movements

Key Concepts

sociology innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to foster constructive progress?
  • What role does criticism play in advancement?
A Different Perspective

May generalize unfairly.

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