--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: the general idea that objects should…" description: "\"“the general idea that objects should manage themselves; they should contain their own behavior.”\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b1/anonymous-1_habits_the-general-idea-that-objects-should-man_1291111.jpg" --- # the general idea that objects should manage themselves… ![“the general idea that objects should manage themselves; they should contain their own behavior.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b1/anonymous-1_habits_the-general-idea-that-objects-should-man_1291111.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b1/anonymous-1_habits_the-general-idea-that-objects-should-man_1291111.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b1/anonymous-1_habits_the-general-idea-that-objects-should-man_1291111.jpg) > ““the general idea that objects should manage themselves; they should contain their own behavior.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Systems should be self‑contained, handling their own behavior without external control. **In simple terms:** Objects manage themselves. Key Takeaway Design autonomous, self‑governing systems. Themes design autonomy systems theory Mood analytical strategic Type technical philosophical When to use this quote - software engineering - organizational structures Key Concepts modularity self‑management Questions to Reflect On - How can autonomy improve efficiency? - When is central control necessary? A Different Perspective Complex systems may still need external coordination. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Behavior](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/behavior/) [Habits](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/habits/) [Management](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/management/) ## Related quotes > [I know very dimly when I start what's going to happen. 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