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Incompetence Quotes

Oligopoly is an imperfect monopoly. Like the despotism of the Dual Monarchy, it is saved only by its incompetence.

John Kenneth Galbraith (2015). “The New Industrial State”, p.226, Princeton University Press

Someone who says "I am busy" is either declaring incompetence (and lack of control of his life) or trying to get rid of you.

Nassim Nicholas Taleb (2010). “The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms”, p.29, Random House

If for every error and every act of incompetence one can substitute an act of treason, many points of fascinating interpretation are open to the paranoid imagination.

Richard Hofstadter (2016). “The Paranoid Style in American Politics: An Essay: from The Paranoid Style in American Politics”, p.19, Vintage

Adventure is a sign of incompetence.

Vilhjalmur Stefansson (1927). “My Life with the Eskimos”

Let me not fuss and fret at my incompetence but be still and know that Thou art God.

Emily Carr (2009). “Hundreds and Thousands: The Journals of Emily Carr”, p.64, D & M Publishers

Incompetence plus incompetence equals incompetence.

Laurence J. Peter, Raymond Hull (1969). “The Peter Principle”

Incompetence annoys me. Overconfidence terrifies me.

"Gladwell packs UTC venue". www.timesfreepress.com. October 6, 2010.

A bad workman quarrels with the man who calls him that.

Ambrose Bierce (2012). “The Devil's Dictionary”, p.114, Courier Corporation

Carelessness with details sinks more careers than anyone will admit.

Lois Wyse (1984). “The Six-Figure Woman and How to Be One”, Fawcett Books