TOO MANY COOKS IN THE KITCHEN
It is recorded in history that Emperor Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, had a difficult time, as all government heads do, in balancing his country’s budget. On one occasion he gave a banquet, inviting persons of note to discuss the situation. He explained his dilemma, and asked how it came about that, although the taxes were high, not enough money was on hand to meet expenses. At last an old general, seated at the other end of the long banquet table, arose and fished a large lump of ice from the punch bowl. He held the ice in his hand for a moment, then passed it to his neighbor, asking that it be passed from hand to hand until it reached around to the emperor. This was done, and by the time the lump of ice reached Emperor Frederick, it was reduced to the size of a small walnut. The general sat down. The lesson was obvious…
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