It might be termed the Law of Triviality. Briefly stated it means that the time spent on any item of the agenda will be in adverse proportion to the sum involved.

It might be termed the Law of Triviality. Briefly stated it means that the time spent on any item of the agenda will be in adverse proportion to the sum involved.

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The chief product of an automated society is a widespread and deepening sense of boredom.

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In politics people give you what they think you deserve and deny you what they think you want.

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Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.

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