Cardinal rules Quote by Chris Matthews
“Hillary Clinton follows a cardinal rule in politics - don't commit to a decision before you have to.”
About This Quote
Source Television: Hardball interview, 2015
Politicians avoid early commitments to retain flexibility and avoid being trapped by premature decisions.
In simple terms: Politicians delay decisions to stay flexible.
Delay commitments until necessary.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaign planning
- policy formulation
- negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it prudent to commit early?
- How does flexibility affect credibility?
Delay can be seen as indecisiveness.