Intelligence Quote by Donald Rumsfeld
“Pieces of intelligence, scraps of intelligence...you run down leads and you run down leads, and you hope that sometimes it works.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press brief, 2002
Intelligence gathering is repetitive and uncertain, yet persistence is needed.
In simple terms: Hard work with uncertain results.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite unclear outcomes.
Themes
intelligence
persistence
uncertainty
Mood
cautious
determined
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- military planning
- investigative work
- policy making
Key Concepts
analysis
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives continued effort?
- When to stop pursuing a lead?
A Different Perspective
Results may never materialize.
