Being done Quote by Woodrow Wilson
“Nothing was ever done so systematically as nothing is being done now.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to Congress, 1917
Current in is more systematic than any past effort, highlighting complacency.
In simple terms: We’re doing nothing more systematically than before.
Recognize and act against systemic inertia.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government reform
- public advocacy
- citizen engagement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What systemic barriers prevent action?
- How can citizens break this inertia?
Systemic inertia can be hard to overcome without leadership.