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More Than Ambition, More Than Ability, It Is Rules That Limit Contribution; Rules Are The Lowest Common Denominator Of Human Behavior. They Are A Substitute For Rational Thought.

Free Discussion Requires An Atmosphere Unembarrassed By Any Suggestion Of Authority Or Even Respect.

Trying To Make Things Work In Government Is Sometimes Like Trying To Sew A Button On A Custard Pie.

When Doing A Job — Any Job — One Must Feel That He Owns It, And Act As Though He Will Remain In That Job Forever.

It Is A Human Inclination To Hope Things Will Work Out, Despite Evidence Or Doubt To The Contrary. A Successful Manager Must Resist This Temptation.