There are no “knowns.” There are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say there are things that we now know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we do not know we don’t know.
DONALD RUMSFELDThose 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.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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There are a lot of people who lie and get away with it, and that’s just a fact.
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Remember where you came from.
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Think ahead. Don’t let day-to-day operations drive out planning.
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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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Don’t speak ill of your predecessors or successors. You didn’t walk in their shoes.
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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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If in doubt, don’t. If still in doubt, do what’s right.
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Don’t necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.
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The way to do well is to do well.
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If we know anything, it is that weakness is provocative.
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Whatever your position, reach out to those who know more than you do, and have been around longer than you have. Find those people. Listen carefully. And learn.
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Let’s stick something in the ground and not pretend that it’s perfect.
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Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.
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Don’t blame the boss. He has enough problems.
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Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House.
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