Inspirational Quote by Mignon McLaughlin
“We semaphore from ship to ship, but they're sinking, too.”
About This Quote
We keep moving between failing systems, yet those systems are also deteriorating.
In simple terms: We shift between failing, sinking systems.
Key Takeaway
Seek stable foundations.
Themes
change
instability
systems
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- career moves
- political shifts
- technology adoption
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
sociology
organizational theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to sinking systems?
- How can you build resilience?
A Different Perspective
Some change leads to better systems.
![“We are still tossed about by the disturbances of this life, which is like a stormy sea, where those who are not attached to J[esus] C[hrist] and the duties of their state, as was our dear departed, are shipwrecked.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/61a/vincent-de-paul-1676_dear_we-are-still-tossed-about-by-the-disturb_677158.jpg)
