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Indeed, "Masterly Inactivity" is an established concept: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/masterly_inactivity https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/masterly_inactivity
by einpoklum 5y ago
Indeed, "Masterly Inactivity" is an established concept:
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/masterly_inactivity https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/masterly_inactivity
and used to great comedic effect in Season 1 of "Yes, Prime Minister":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESIJ_C9mUBI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESIJ_C9mUBI
> Q: I've been asking myself what can I do to continue this run of success?
> A: Have you considered... masterly inactivity?
> Q: No, Humphrey. A Prime Minister must be firm.
> A: Indeed. How about _firm_ masterly inactivity?