Agreement can always be reached by increasing the generality of the conclusion; when this is done, the form is generally preserved but only the illusion of policy is created.
DONALD RUMSFELDIf in doubt, don’t. If still in doubt, do what’s right.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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If you develop rules, never have more than ten.
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Simply because you do not have evidence that something exists does not mean that you have evidence that it doesn’t exist.
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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.
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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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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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If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much.
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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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Every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.
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If you try to please everybody, somebody’s not going to like it.
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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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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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You go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time.
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Don’t blame the boss. He has enough problems.
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If it were a fact, it wouldn’t be called intelligence.
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Politics is human beings; it’s addition rather than subtraction.
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