If you look ahead 10 years, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the people of Russia had become fans of missile defence.

It isn't making mistakes that's critical; it's correcting them and getting on with the principal task.

Plan backwards as well as forward. Set objectives and trace back to see how to achieve them. You may find that no path can get you there. Plan forward to see where your steps will take you, which may not be clear or intuitive.

If you look ahead 10 years, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the people of Russia had become fans of missile defence.

The success of an organization will depend on the people you surround yourself with.

It is easier to get into something than to get out of it.

The implication that there was something wrong with the war plan is amusing.