Some people, however long their experience or strong their intellect, are temperamentally incapable of reaching firm decisions.

Some people, however long their experience or strong their intellect, are temperamentally incapable of reaching firm decisions.

No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but read more

No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.

It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.

It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.

Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.

Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.

Business leaders often get credit for the successful decisions that were forced on them.

Business leaders often get credit for the successful decisions that were forced on them.

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any read more

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.

Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because read more

Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because we are driven into a corner and must say somethign. - Essays.

Indecision and delays are the parents of failure.

Indecision and delays are the parents of failure.

One's mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means read more

One's mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means to do.