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tioteo | 04:11 Mon 28th Mar 2005 | Phrases & Sayings
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What is the story of the common saying "an elephant designed by a committee"? Who is the author and what is the origin?
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"A camel is a horse designed by a committee." This quote is from Sir Alec Issigonis, the British designer, and means that committees are not very good at producing anything truly well-planned.

"A camel makes an elephant feel like a jet plane." This quote is from Jacqueline Kennedy and - I guess - means that travelling on a camel is unpleasant and slow, whereas going by elephant is comfortable and stately.

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