Busy Quote by Louis de Bernieres
“Setting up a community and seeing what happens to it when the megalomaniacs get busy: that's my main preoccupation.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Community Dynamics, Louis de Bernieres, 2020
When power‑hungry individuals dominate, community outcomes become unpredictable and often chaotic.
In simple terms: Powerful people disrupt community stability.
Monitor and balance power in groups.
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When to use this quote
- online forums
- local NGOs
- workplace teams
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prevent domination?
- What safeguards protect community health?
Some communities self‑regulate despite strong personalities.