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Norman R. Augustine
One should expect that the expected can be prevented, but the unexpected should have been expected.
Norman R. Augustine
One of the most feared expressions in modern times is 'The computer is down.'
Norman R. Augustine
One cannot legislate problems out of existence. It has been tried.
Norman R. Augustine
Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.
Norman R. Augustine
Most projects start out slowly - and then sort of taper off.
Norman R. Augustine
It's easy to get a loan unless you need it.
Norman R. Augustine
It is very expensive to achieve high unreliability. It is not uncommon to increase the cost of an item by a factor of ten for each factor of ten degradation accomplished.
Norman R. Augustine
It is better to be the reorganizer than the reorganizee.
Norman R. Augustine
It costs a lot to build bad products.
Norman R. Augustine
In the year 2054, the entire defense budget will purchase just one aircraft. This aircraft will have to be shared by the Air Force and Navy 3-1/2 days each per week except for leap year, when it will be made available to the Marines for the extra day.