Quote from W.P. Kinsella

Posted on Jun. 17, 2006 by Phillip

“Everyone who takes themselves too seriously is absurd: politicians, religious leaders, academics, activists of every ilk. It is my observation that almost without exception, incompetent people are in positions of power. Society survives because of luck, not good management.”

— W.P. Kinsella, The Thrill of the Grass (intro)

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Phillip Cairns is a beekeeper in St. John's, Newfoundland, who writes about beekeeping at MudSongs.org.
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2 Responses to Quote from W.P. Kinsella

  1. rekounas says:
    Jun. 17, 2006 at 10:07 pm

    Good quote. It’s true and I wish it were mine.

    Reply
  2. tommyboy says:
    Jun. 21, 2006 at 11:00 am

    Isn’t jody a manager..or ivory tower being…?

    Reply

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