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    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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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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Of right and wrong he taught
Truths as refined as ever Athens heard;
And (strange to tell) read more

Of right and wrong he taught
Truths as refined as ever Athens heard;
And (strange to tell) he practis'd what he preach'd.

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A plan is a list of actions arranged in whatever sequence is thought likely to achieve an objective.

A plan is a list of actions arranged in whatever sequence is thought likely to achieve an objective.

by John Argenti Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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Make your mold. The best flux in the world will not make a usable shape unless you have a mold read more

Make your mold. The best flux in the world will not make a usable shape unless you have a mold to pour it in.

by Robert Collier Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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Some self-confronting questions: "Where do I want to be at any given time?" "How am I going to get there? read more

Some self-confronting questions: "Where do I want to be at any given time?" "How am I going to get there? "What do I have to do to get myself from where I am to where I want to be?"... "What's the first, small step I can take to get moving?".

by George A. Ford 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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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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Most plans are just inaccurate predictions.

Most plans are just inaccurate predictions.

by Ben Bayol Found in: Consistency Quotes,
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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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