“There is no substitute for accurate knowledge. Know yourself, know your business, know your men.”
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There are times when even the best manager is like the little boy with the big dog, waiting to see where the dog wants to go so he can take him there.
One of the things the government can't do is run anything. The only things our government runs are the post office and the railroads, and both of them are bankrupt.
We are continually faced by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.
I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you're trying to accomplish and what you're willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.