Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
GEORGE S. PATTON
GEORGE S. PATTON
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George S. Patton50 quotes“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
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