Consolation Quote by Eric Ambler
“For the skeptic there remains only one consolation: if there should be such a thing as superhuman law it is administered with subhuman inefficiency.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mask of Dimitrios, 1939
Even powerful laws are often applied clumsily, undermining their purpose.
In simple terms: Super laws are still run by imperfect people.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address bureaucratic inefficiencies.
Themes
law
bureaucracy
inefficiency
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- government agencies
- corporate compliance
- legal reforms
Key Concepts
administrative theory
human error
systemic flaws
Questions to Reflect On
- What checks can prevent subhuman inefficiency?
- How to balance authority with accountability?
A Different Perspective
Reforms can be slow and face entrenched interests.
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