Bases Quote by John Henry Holland
“If there is to be a competition, there must be some basis for resolving it. It is also clear that the competition should be experienced based.”
About This Quote
Competitions need a fair basis and should be judged by experience, not abstract criteria.
In simple terms: Competitions need clear, experience‑based rules.
Key Takeaway
Create transparent, skill‑based contests.
Themes
fairness
competition
experience
criteria
Mood
analytical
neutral
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- sports
- job hiring
- academic awards
Key Concepts
ethics
game theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a fair competition?
- How can experience be quantified?
A Different Perspective
Experience may be hard to measure objectively.
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