The Man In Charge Must Concern Himself

Nothing So Sharpens The Thought Process As Writing Down One's Arguments. Weaknesses Overlooked In Oral Discussion Become Painfully Obvious On The Written Page.

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.

Good Ideas Are Not Adopted Automatically. They Must Be Driven Into Practice With Courageous Impatience.

Good Ideas And Innovations Must Be Driven Into Existence By Courage And Patience.

The Man In Charge Must Concern Himself With Details. If He Does Not Consider Them Important, Neither Will His Subordinates.