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  • "Complacency is one of the dangers we all have," he said.

    Lessons From The World Business Forum Kris Ruby 2010

  • Complacency is the foundation for totalitarianism.

    And They Have Human Rights Commissions In Canada? « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

  • Complacency is a dangerous thing, particular when every organization is faced with constant, relentless external innovation from unexpected competitors.

    10 Truths about the Future | Impact Lab 2007

  • Complacency yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = 'Complacency'; yahooBuzzArticleSummary = 'Article: Democrats cannot be complacent with their return to power in Congress.

    Complacency 2006

  • H1N1 Update: Flu Activity Levels Off, but CDC Official Warns Against 'Complacency'

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • H1N1 Update: Flu Activity Levels Off, but CDC Official Warns Against 'Complacency'

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • I've been thinking a lot lately about some of these same themes, and just the other day wrote down a (partially borrowed, obviously) thought that coalesced it in my mind: The "Audacity of Hope" versus the "Complacency of Cynicism".

    Flowers in the Desert 2010

  • Complacency and shortcuts"I was surprised to learn that the industry itself was so complacent with its commitment to safety," said Graham.

    Oil Spill Report Faults Oil Industry, Calls for Oversight 2011

  • I've been thinking a lot lately about some of these same themes, and just the other day wrote down a (partially borrowed, obviously) thought that coalesced it in my mind: The "Audacity of Hope" versus the "Complacency of Cynicism".

    Flowers in the Desert 2010

  • I've been thinking a lot lately about some of these same themes, and just the other day wrote down a (partially borrowed, obviously) thought that coalesced it in my mind: The "Audacity of Hope" versus the "Complacency of Cynicism".

    Flowers in the Desert 2010

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