Justice Quote by Max Allan Collins
““If Columbus had an advisory committee, he would probably still be at the dock.” Arthur J. Goldberg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, 1962–1965, United””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Supreme Court Justice Remarks, 1963
Even with a committee, Columbus likely would have stayed at the dock, implying futility of advice.
In simple terms: Advice may not change entrenched actions.
Question the impact of counsel.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- military strategy
- business leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is advice truly influential?
- Can committees change outcomes?
Advice can be ignored or ineffective.