If you try to please everybody, somebody’s not going to like it.
DONALD RUMSFELDKnow that the amount of criticism you receive may correlate somewhat to the amount of publicity you receive.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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If in doubt, don’t. If still in doubt, do what’s right.
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If you develop rules, never have more than ten.
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Know that the amount of criticism you receive may correlate somewhat to the amount of publicity you receive.
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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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Think ahead. Don’t let day-to-day operations drive out planning.
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If we know anything, it is that weakness is provocative.
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With the press there is no ‘off the record.’
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It is easier to get into something than to get out of it.
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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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Many people around the President have sizeable egos before entering government, some with good reason. Their new positions will do little to moderate their egos.
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Politics is human beings; it’s addition rather than subtraction.
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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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If it were a fact, it wouldn’t be called intelligence.
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The way to do well is to do well.
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Don’t necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.
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