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markpkessinger

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9. It is important to remember the full aphorism that begins with "A few bad apples . . ."

Reply to MenloParque (Reply #5)

Thu Mar 2, 2023, 03:37 PM

Mar 2023

The aphorism, in full, states, "A few bad apples spoil the bushel." The meaning is that it only takes a few bad or corrupt members of an organization to corrupt the entire organization.

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If the partners of the bad apple cops don't start calling out the MenloParque Mar 2023 #5

It is important to remember the full aphorism that begins with "A few bad apples . . ." markpkessinger Mar 2023 #9

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