If you are going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucracy. God will forgive you but the bureaucracy won't.

Success teaches us nothing; only failure teaches.

Half-truths are like half a brick - they can be thrown farther.

The man in charge must concern himself with details. If he does not consider them important, neither will his subordinates.

If you are going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucracy. God will forgive you but the bureaucracy won't.

Responsibility is a unique concept. It can only reside and inhere in a single individual. You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You may delegate it, but it is still with you. You may disclaim it, but you cannot divest yourself of it. If responsibility is rightfully yours, no evasion, or ignorance or passing the blame can shift the burden to someone else. Unless you can point your finger at the man who is responsible when something goes wrong, then you have never had anyone really responsible.

In Greek mythology, Antaeus was a giant who was strong as long as he had contact with the earth. When he was lifted from the earth he lost strength. So it is with engineers. They must not become isolated from the real world...