Brooms Quote by John Lukacs
“Generalizations, like brooms, ought not to stand in a corner forever; they ought to sweep as a matter of course.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Last European War by John Lukacs, 1979
Generalizations are useful but must be applied regularly, not left idle.
In simple terms: Generalizations need active use.
Apply ideas constantly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- policy making
- teaching
- writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you let a rule go unused?
- How can you keep ideas active?
Overreliance can lead to stereotyping.