Capacity Quote by Chalmers Johnson
“History teaches us that the capacity for things to get worse is limitless.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Blowback, 2000
History shows that deterioration can be boundless; things can get infinitely worse.
In simple terms: Bad outcomes can spiral without limit.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for worst‑case scenarios.
Themes
history
risk
pessimism
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
historical
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- crisis management
- financial forecasting
- social planning
Key Concepts
political science
economics
security studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent escalation?
- How to balance optimism with realism?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on worst case can cause paralysis.
