The man whose life is devoted to paperwork has lost the initiative. He is dealing with things that are brought to his notice, having ceased to notice anything for himself.
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"The man whose life is devoted to paperwork has lost the initiative. He is dealing with things that are brought to his notice, having ceased to notice anything for himself." — C. Northcote Parkinson
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The man whose life is devoted to paperwork has lost the initiative. He is dealing with things that are brought to his notice, having ceased to notice anything for himself. — C. Northcote Parkinson
About C. Northcote Parkinson
C. Northcote Parkinson was a Historian from United Kingdom (1909–1993).
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Who said "The man whose life is devoted to paperwork has lost the initiative. He is deali…"?
This quote is attributed to C. Northcote Parkinson, a Historian from United Kingdom.
When did C. Northcote Parkinson live?
C. Northcote Parkinson lived from 1909 – 1993.