Bill Rodgers Quotes

Discretion--humble as it seems, it has often brought about successes in which talent failed and genius did not succeed. Discretion in the great affairs of the world does wonders, and safety depends frequently and is chiefly derived from it....

Force without wisdom fall of its own weight.

I think the biggest single thing that causes difficulty in the business world is the short-term view. We become obsessed with it. But it forces bad decisions.

Imprudence relies on luck, prudence on method. That gives prudence less edge than it expects.

The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution.

You make the right decision for the long run. You manage for the long run, and you continue to move to higher value. That's what I think my job is.

Do, What you're going to do in longevity. Not just what happens tomorrow.

Anyone who takes the first step without planning the last step should not be allowed in the counsels of war.

Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.

I am not going to opt for a short-term view for a 206-year-old institution like the SBI.

One of the things Goldman teaches you is, don't be the first guy through the door because you're going to get all the arrows.

It's important to keep your long term perspective and communicate well both externally and internally.

I have to be smart. You cannot be going in there, trying to go forward and pressure guys, and be taking damage and getting hurt on the way to doing it.

Stepping out of the spotlight when it's prudent to do so is a good thing.

Time and again, players lose because they make rash decisions. Therefore, you always have to remind yourself - don't hurry. Embarking on a risky combination that cannot be calculated to the end is certainly not the right thing to do.

I've never put all my eggs in one basket, and I've always been cautious.

My hope is Donald Trump will take a longer view and a more unified approach.

The one characteristic more essential than any other is foresight... It should be the growing nation with a future which takes the long look ahead.

Prudence is a presumption of the future, contracted from the experience of time past.

I never make a prediction that can be proved wrong within 24 hours.

See the long view: By all means "plant the corn, milk the cows, and feed the horses" but always keep the eventual "harvest" in mind.

I am a coach who thinks always in the long term.

Never risk your reputation on a single shot, for if you miss the loss is irreparable.

The only way to consistently stay ahead of the game is to adopt a long-term view and, if appropriate, with a strong contrarian spin.