“A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the wr...” — Dean Acheson Quote

A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer.

Washington is like a self-sealing tank on a military aircraft. When a bullet passes through, it closes up.

The great corrupter of public man is the ego. Looking at the mirror distracts one's attention from the problem.

The manner in which one endures what must be endured is more important than the thing that must be endured.

Negotiating in the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties more anxious to agree than to disagree.

Humor can inform and break down stigma, which is a huge issue in the military.

The lessons learned as we try to build ever more sophisticated nanomachines will almost certainly inform our understanding of the origins of life.

You need interesting content that entertains or informs - preferably both. You want people to look forward to your posts and come back for more. People want to follow you. They want to hear your words and see your vision.

There are no tangents in filmmaking. Every part of the process informs another.

My sole motive is to inform the public as to that which is done in their name and that which is done against them.