Quotes about Strategy

Managers are already voracious consumers of theory. Every time they make a decision or take action, it's based on some theory that leads them to believe that action will lead to the right result. The problem is, most managers aren't aware of the theories they're using, and they often use the wrong theories for the situation.

The GOP cannot expect to win the presidency in the future by simply relying on running up big numbers with white voters.

My dad plays every point with me. He sees the game so well, and knows exactly what to say to make me play better.

I think long-term, not short-term.

You know, you can only lead them from behind.

Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the axe.

The right honourable gentleman caught the Whigs bathing, and walked away with their clothes. He has left them in the full enjoyment of their liberal positions, and he is himself a strict conservative of their garments.

I'm utilized for playing defense, blocking shots and getting rebounds.

In politics, sometimes the best measure of success is the reaction of your enemies.

A plan is always successful if the plan is good.

Delay. Procrastinate. Postpone. This is our evangelism strategy.

General Peckem even recommends that we send our men into combat in full-dress uniform so they'll make a good impression on the enemy when they're shot down.