Brain Quote by Robert A. Heinlein
“A committee is a life form with six or more legs and no brain.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Stranger in a Strange Land, Robert A. Heinlein, 1961
A committee is likened to a mindless organism that multiplies without intelligence, highlighting bureaucratic inefficiency.
In simple terms: Committees act like brainless insects.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and streamline unnecessary bureaucracy.
Themes
bureaucracy
inefficiency
organization
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- government agencies
- corporate boards
- nonprofit committees
Key Concepts
systems theory
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure committees add value?
- What structures improve decision making?
A Different Perspective
Committees can also provide diverse perspectives when well‑structured.
