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“No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.”
Ulysses S. Grant
“It is often stated that of all the theories proposed in this century, the silliest is quantum theory. In fact, some say that the only thing that quantum theory has going for it is that it is unquestionably correct.”
Michio Kaku
“Is the proposed operation likely to succeed? What might the consequences of failure? Is it in the realm of practicability in terms of material and supplies"? Chester W”
Chester W. Nimitz
“I'm afraid I was very much the traditionalist. I went down on one knee and dictated a proposal which my secretary faxed over straight away.”
Stephen Fry
“Propose to any Englishman any principle or instrument, however admirable, and you will observe that the whole effort of the English mind is directed to find a difficulty, a defect, or an impossibility in it.”
Charles Babbage
“Socialism proposes no adequate substitute for the motive of enlightened selfishness that to-day is at the basis of all human labor and effort, enterprise and new activity.”
William Howard Taft
“We need to dream big dreams, propose grandiose means if we are to recapture the excitement, the vibrancy, and pride we once had.”
Coleman Young
“Controversial proposals, once accepted, soon become hallowed.”
Dean Acheson
“Art comes to you proposing frankly to give nothing but the highest quality to your moments as they pass.”
Walter H. Pater
“Look for what's missing. Many advisors can tell a President how to improve what's proposed or what's gone amiss. Few are able to see what isn't there.”
Donald Rumsfeld
