Accomplish Quote by E. F. Schumacher
“The most striking about modern industry is that it requires so much and accomplishes so little. Modern industry seems to be inefficient to a degree that surpasses one's ordinary powers of imagination. Its inefficiency therefore remains unnoticed.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Small Is Beautiful by E. F. Schumacher, 1973
Modern industry consumes massive resources yet yields modest results, making its waste unnoticed.
In simple terms: Big systems waste a lot while delivering little.
Key Takeaway
Question the efficiency of large‑scale production.
Themes
efficiency
industrialization
environment
perception
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy design
- corporate strategy
- consumer behavior
- resource management
Key Concepts
economics
systems theory
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure hidden inefficiencies?
- What incentives could reduce waste?
A Different Perspective
Large‑scale change can be hard to detect.
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