Contribution vs. Commitment

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07-16-2008, 01:20 AM

knightfan26917

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Contribution vs. Commitment

The following quote greeted us on the company computer system the other day:

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Always remember the distinction between contribution and commitment. Take the matter of bacon and eggs. The chicken makes a contribution. The pig makes a commitment.
- John Mack Carter

But ... isn't "contribution" a way to show "commitment"?

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07-16-2008, 07:34 AM

rysZ34

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RE: Contribution vs. Commitment

It depends on who you are. I can't contribute unless I'm committed. However, I know someone who contributes to the local paper, but when asked if he would committ to this every week, he said no, that he would only contribute when he wanted to.

07-16-2008, 09:33 AM

Nocturnx

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RE: Contribution vs. Commitment

The chicken is contributing (his eggs), the pig is giving himself (commitment). That's the way I read it. More of a riddle rather than literal meaning, a funny analogy to say the least.

07-16-2008, 01:36 PM

Cowboy6622

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RE: Contribution vs. Commitment

whoever said that never knew McDonalds served Chicken Biscuits for breakfast

07-16-2008, 05:13 PM

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RE: Contribution vs. Commitment

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ORIGINAL: Nocturnx

The chicken is contributing (his eggs), the pig is giving himself (commitment). That's the way I read it. More of a riddle rather than literal meaning, a funny analogy to say the least.

Now I don't mind if the pig is male, but there's something up if I'm eating eggs from a male chicken...