If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. (Adam, 2010 p. 25)

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Meaning · English

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Sources & notes

Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).

Common questions

What does “If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. (Adam, 2010 p. 25)” mean?

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. (Adam, 2010 p. 25)” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.