Be able to resign. It will improve your value to the President and do wonders for your performance.
DONALD RUMSFELDThere are known knowns, things we know that we know; and there are known unknowns, things that we know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns, things we do not know we don’t know.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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First rule of politics: you can’t win unless you’re on the ballot. Second rule: If you run, you may lose. And, if you tie, you do not win.
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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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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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Every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.
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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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It is easier to get into something than to get out of it.
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Politics is human beings; it’s addition rather than subtraction.
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Let’s stick something in the ground and not pretend that it’s perfect.
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Treat each federal dollar as if it was hard earned; it was – by a taxpayer.
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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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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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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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If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test decisions, their decisions will be random.
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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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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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