Absolutes Quote by Abraham Maslow
“The best product should be bought, the best man should be rewarded more. Interfering factors which befuddle this triumph of virtue, justice, truth, and efficiency, etc., should be kept to an absolute minimum or should approach zero as a limit.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Motivation and Personality by Abraham Maslow, 1954
Efficiency and fairness require minimizing interference to let merit prevail.
In simple terms: Minimize interference to reward merit.
Key Takeaway
Ensure systems favor merit over obstacles.
Themes
justice
efficiency
merit
virtue
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- workplace promotions
- public policy
- resource allocation
- academic admissions
Key Concepts
systems theory
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce bias in decision making?
- What barriers most hinder merit?
A Different Perspective
Real-world constraints often prevent perfect meritocracy.
![“Their [the U.S.’s] defense budget in absolute figures is almost 25 times bigger than Russia’s. This is what in defense is referred to as ‘their home — their fortress.’ And good for them, I say. Well done!” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ec3/vladimir-putin-261_absolutes_their-the-u-s-s-defense-budget-in-absolu_10791.jpg)
