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    Gineral C. is a dreffle smart man:
    He's been on all sides that give places or pelf;
    But consistency still wuz a part of his plan;
    He's been true to one party, and that is, himself;--
    So John P.
    Robinson, he
    Sez he shall vote for Gineral C.

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A trend is a trend is a trend. But the question is, will it bend? Will it alter its course read more

A trend is a trend is a trend. But the question is, will it bend? Will it alter its course through some unforeseen force and come to a premature end?

by Alec Cairncross Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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In complex situations, we may rely too heavily on planning and forecasting and underestimate the importance of random factors in read more

In complex situations, we may rely too heavily on planning and forecasting and underestimate the importance of random factors in the environment. That reliance can also lead to delusions of control.

by Hillel J. Einhorn Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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Look to make your course regular, that men may know beforehand what they may expect.

Look to make your course regular, that men may know beforehand what they may expect.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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Everything someone does on a daily basis should be traceable back to an annual or quarterly plan.

Everything someone does on a daily basis should be traceable back to an annual or quarterly plan.

by Richard E. Griggs Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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Who ever has no fixed opinions has no constant feelings.

Who ever has no fixed opinions has no constant feelings.

by Joseph Joubert Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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Do not plan for ventures before finishing what's at hand.

Do not plan for ventures before finishing what's at hand.

by Euripides Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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No well-informed person has declared a change of opinion to be
inconstancy.
[Lat., Nemo doctus unquam mutationem consilii read more

No well-informed person has declared a change of opinion to be
inconstancy.
[Lat., Nemo doctus unquam mutationem consilii inconstantiam dixit
esse.]

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You are harping on the same string.
[Lat., Cantilenam candem canis.]

You are harping on the same string.
[Lat., Cantilenam candem canis.]

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With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. . . .
Speak what you think to-day in read more

With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. . . .
Speak what you think to-day in words as hard as cannon balls, and
to-morrow speak what to-morrow thinks in hard words again, though
it contradict everything you said to-day.

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