Sherman Kent famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

  • The art of drawing conclusions from experiments and observations consists in evaluating probabilities and in estimating whether they are sufficiently great or numerous enough to constitute proofs. This kind of calculation is more complicated and more difficult than it is commonly thought to be. . . .

  • When I was a graduate student, estimating and interpreting distributed lags topped the agenda of macroeconomists and other applied economists.

  • When a planner speaks of implementing goals rationally, he implies that it is possible to demonstrate logically and experimentally the relationship between the proposed means and the ends they are intended to further.

  • I spend 60 percent of my time planning, 60 percent with people, and all other duties are completed with whatever time is left

  • Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while.

  • Forethought spares afterthought.

  • The opportunity should not be lost, which is afforded by the occasion, for illustrating and enforcing the thought that the universe, its creation, its arrangement, and all of its developing processes, are not due to human planning or oversight, but to the infinite wisdom and power of God.

  • What were you going to do with it?” McCain asked. "I just thought it might come in useful.” "Were you planning to attack me?” "No. But that’s a good idea.

  • A first-rate organizer is never in a hurry. He is never late. He always keeps up his sleeve a margin for the unexpected.

  • Man's best friend is a really good plan!

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