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“Setting up a community and seeing what happens to it when the megalomaniacs get busy: that's my main preoccupation.” quote by Louis de Bernieres
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“Setting up a community and seeing what happens to it when the megalomaniacs get busy: that's my main preoccupation.”

Louis de Bernieres

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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.

Key Takeaway

Monitor and balance power in groups.

Themes

community power politics

Mood

cautious critical

Type

advice analytical

When to use this quote

  • online forums
  • local NGOs
  • workplace teams

Key Concepts

megalomania group dynamics leadership challenges

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prevent domination?
  • What safeguards protect community health?
A Different Perspective

Some communities self‑regulate despite strong personalities.

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