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In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence. Therefore:
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Some men are born with cold feet; some acquire cold feet; and some have cold feet thrust upon
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-- Deborah Tan A White House well filled, a little peanut field well tilled, and a wife who will go to the Bronx are
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-- Gloria Steinem Advertising and Marketing The trouble with her is that she lacks the power of conversation but not the power of speech.
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-- Ronald Reagan Advertising and Marketing
In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence. Therefore:
? In time, every post tends to be occupied by an employee who is incompetent to carry out its
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-- Will Rogers When marriage is outlawed, only outlaws will have inlaws. It's no credit to anyone to work to hard.
-- Ed Howe The voice of the intellect is a soft one, but it does not rest till it has gained a hearing.
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-- Mae West Marriage certificate is just another word for a work permit. The multitude is always in the wrong.
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Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.
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-- Cesare Pavese Advertising and Marketing
Even a band of angels can turn ugly and start looting if enough angels are unemployed and
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-- P. J Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
-- Chinese Proverb The wit of a graduate student is like champagne. Canadian champagne.
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-- Mother Teresa Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the
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