Trying to make things work in government is sometimes like trying to sew a button on a custard pie.

Trying to make things work in government is sometimes like trying to sew a button on a custard pie.

The Devil is in the details, but so is salvation.

Optimism and stupidity are nearly synonymous.

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.

Human experience shows that people, not organizations or management systems, get things done

All men are by nature conservative but conservatism in the military profession is a source of danger to the country. One must be ready to change his line sharply and suddenly, with no concern for the prejudices and memories of what was yesterday. To rest upon formula is a slumber that, prolonged, means death.