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“If you are going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucracy. God will forgive you but the bureaucracy won't.”
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“Why is there never a headline that says "Government program ends as its intended goal has been achieved"?”
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“Optimism and stupidity are nearly synonymous.”
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“Responsibility is a unique concept... You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You may delegate it, but it is still with you... 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.”
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“Nothing so sharpens the thought process as writing down one's arguments. Weaknesses overlooked in oral discussion become painfully obvious on the written page.”
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