Beaks Quote by Alice Roosevelt Longworth
“People in Washington seem as hypnotized by precedence as though they were hens with their beaks on a chalk line.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks, 1910
People often cling to precedent, limiting innovation and critical thinking.
In simple terms: Precedent can stifle new ideas.
Question assumptions and seek fresh perspectives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business strategy
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we cling to old ways?
- When is tradition beneficial?
Blind adherence may ignore necessary change.