Success tends to go not to the person who is error-free, because he also tends to be risk-averse. Rather it goes to the person who recognizes that life is pretty much a percentage business. It isn't making mistakes that's critical; it's correcting them and getting on with the principal task.
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This quote is just one of 11 total Donald H. Rumsfeld quotes in our collection. Donald H. Rumsfeld is known for saying 'Success tends to go not to the person who is error-free, because he also tends to be risk-averse. Rather it goes to the person who recognizes that life is pretty much a percentage business. It isn't making mistakes that's critical; it's correcting them and getting on with the principal task.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Be yourself. Follow your instincts. Success depends, at least in part, on the ability to "carry it off."
In our system leadership is by consent, not command. To lead a President must persuade. Personal contacts and experiences help shape his thinking. They can be critical to his persuasiveness and thus to his leadership.
This quote is just one of 11 total Donald H. Rumsfeld quotes in our collection. Donald H. Rumsfeld is known for saying 'Success tends to go not to the person who is error-free, because he also tends to be risk-averse. Rather it goes to the person who recognizes that life is pretty much a percentage business. It isn't making mistakes that's critical; it's correcting them and getting on with the principal task.' as well as some of the following quotes.