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Abuse of power1 quote
The man who is denied the opportunity of taking decisions of importance begins to regard as important the decisions he is allowed to take. — C. Northcote Parkinson · 1958Delay1 quote
Delay is the deadliest form of denial. — C. Northcote Parkinson · 1970Local politics1 quote
Men enter local politics solely as a result of being unhappily married. — C. Northcote Parkinson · 1958Money1 quote
Expenditure rises to meet income. — C. Northcote Parkinson · 1960Self-importance1 quote
The man who is denied the opportunity of taking decisions of importance begins to regard as important the decisions he is allowed to take. — C. Northcote Parkinson · 1958Work1 quote
Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion. — C. Northcote Parkinson · 1955