Business Quote by Paul Theroux
“Indian enterprises seemed to work so well they produced disasters; success made them burst at the seams and the disruption of unprecedented orders led to shortages and finally failure.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Railway Bazaar, 1975
Rapid growth in Indian firms caused overextension, leading to shortages and collapse.
In simple terms: Success can outpace capacity, causing failure.
Balance growth with sustainable planning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup scaling
- market demand spikes
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can firms anticipate scaling limits?
- What safeguards prevent overextension?
Rapid expansion may ignore systemic limits.