Another Quote by George Will
“Big government is indeed big, and like another big creature, the sauropod dinosaur, government has a primitive nervous system: The fact of an injury to the tail could take nearly a minute to be communicated to the sauropod brain.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New York Times, 2018
Large governments react slowly to problems, much like a sauropod’s nervous system, leading to delayed responses.
In simple terms: Big governments are slow to respond.
Key Takeaway
Expect and plan for bureaucratic delay.
Themes
government
bureaucracy
efficiency
delay
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy implementation
- crisis management
- public services
Key Concepts
systems theory
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens influence faster action?
- What reforms could speed up communication?
A Different Perspective
Slow response can worsen crises if not mitigated.
