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Favouritism was the secret of our efficiency in the old days and got…
Quote byJohn Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher · 1841–1920
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letter to Lord Selborne, dated 13 January 1901, describing Buggins's turn, a system by which appointments or awards are made in rotation rather than on merit..
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Favouritism was the secret of our efficiency in the old days and got us young Admirals.....Going by seniority saves so much trouble. Buggins's turn has been our ruin and will be disastrous hereafter!
— John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher
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