We live in a time of transition, an uneasy era which is likely to endure for the rest of this century. During the period we may be tempted to abandon some of the time-honored principles and commitments which have been proven during the difficult times of past generations. We must never yield to this temptation. Our American values are not luxuries, but necessities - not the salt in our bread, but the bread itself.
in his farewell address.
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He who lives by the crystal ball soon learns to eat ground glass.
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Stressing output is the key to improving productivity, while looking to increase activity can result in just the opposite.
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