Those 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.
DONALD RUMSFELDLet’s stick something in the ground and not pretend that it’s perfect.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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Politics is human beings; it’s addition rather than subtraction.
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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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Think ahead. Don’t let day-to-day operations drive out planning.
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If it were a fact, it wouldn’t be called intelligence.
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If in doubt, don’t. If still in doubt, do what’s right.
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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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Reduce the layers of management. They put distance between the top of an organization and the customers.
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Every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.
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If we know anything, it is that weakness is provocative.
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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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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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It is easier to get into something than to get out of it.
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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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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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Arguments of convenience lack integrity and inevitably trip you up.
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