If we know anything, it is that weakness is provocative.
DONALD RUMSFELDBe able to resign. It will improve your value to the President and do wonders for your performance.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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Don’t speak ill of your predecessors or successors. You didn’t walk in their shoes.
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Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.
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Learn to say ‘I don’t know.’ If used when appropriate, it will be often.
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Be able to resign. It will improve your value to the President and do wonders for your performance.
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Let your family, staff, and friends know that you’re still the same person, despite all the publicity and notoriety that accompanies your position.
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Arguments of convenience lack integrity and inevitably trip you up.
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If in doubt, move decisions up to the President.
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If you try to please everybody, somebody’s not going to like it.
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Every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.
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Reduce the number of lawyers. They are like beavers – they get in the middle of the stream and dam it up.
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Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals.
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Presidential leadership needn’t always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective.
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Those who made the decisions with imperfect knowledge will be judged in hindsight by those with considerably more information at their disposal and time for reflection.
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Remember where you came from.
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Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life.
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