Alternatives Quote by Mary Parker Follett

“We should never allow ourselves to be bullied by an either-or. There is often the possibility of something better than either of these two alternatives.” quote by Mary Parker Follett — Download Open image

“We should never allow ourselves to be bullied by an either-or. There is often the possibility of something better than either of these two alternatives.”

Mary Parker Follett

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