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“Whenever something is wrong, something is too big.” quote by Leopold Kohr
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“Whenever something is wrong, something is too big.”

Leopold Kohr

About This Quote

Source Book: The Politics of Smallness, Leopold Kohr, 1955

Excessive scale creates problems; reducing size solves them.

In simple terms: Big things cause trouble; small is better.

Key Takeaway

Consider scaling down.

Themes

economics scale responsibility

Mood

analytical critical

Type

philosophical advisory

When to use this quote

  • business planning
  • urban design
  • personal habits
  • environmental policy

Key Concepts

systems theory sustainability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How could reducing size improve this situation?
  • What are the trade‑offs of scaling down?
A Different Perspective

Small scale may limit impact or growth.

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