Jeffrey FryIn times of great chaos, people tend to follow a man with a plan.
About This Quote
The quote, “In times of great chaos people tend to follow a man with a plan,” was attributed to the Roman statesman and philosopher Cicero. The idea is that in times of difficulty, people will turn to a leader who has something to tell them. What does that leader have? A plan. A plan that can get them out of the mess they are currently in.
The fact is that in times of great chaos, people often panic. They may not know what to do or how to proceed. So they fall back on a leader who has a plan for them.
This can take many forms: a leader who will tell you what you need to do, a leader who has a vision for the country, a leader with a set of policies and goals you can follow, or a leader with a strong leadership style that can inspire you and others. If these leaders don’t exist anymore , then look for someone with plans to help you move forward.
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