Bulldozers Quote by Edward Abbey

“Hierarchical institutions are like giant bulldozers -- obedient to the whim of any fool who takes the controls.” quote by Edward Abbey — Download Open image

“Hierarchical institutions are like giant bulldozers -- obedient to the whim of any fool who takes the controls.”

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