If in doubt, move decisions up to the President.
DONALD RUMSFELDAgreement 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.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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The price of being close to the President is delivering bad news. You fail him if you don’t tell him the truth. Others won’t do it.
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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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Remember where you came from.
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If you develop rules, never have more than ten.
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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.
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Think ahead. Don’t let day-to-day operations drive out planning.
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If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much.
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Don’t blame the boss. He has enough problems.
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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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Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin of error is small.
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Politics is human beings; it’s addition rather than subtraction.
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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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It isn’t making mistakes that’s critical; it’s correcting them and getting on with the principal task.
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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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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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