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“Competing pressures tempt one to believe that an issue deferred is a problem avoided; more often it is a crisis invited.” quote by Henry A. Kissinger
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“Competing pressures tempt one to believe that an issue deferred is a problem avoided; more often it is a crisis invited.”

Henry A. Kissinger

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on Crisis Management, 1974

Delaying problems creates larger emergencies later.

In simple terms: Postponing issues invites crises.

Key Takeaway

Address problems early.

Themes

procrastination crisis decisionmaking

Mood

anxious urgent

Type

advisory cautionary

When to use this quote

  • policy planning
  • personal life
  • project deadlines
  • health care

Key Concepts

risk management temporal bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What issue are you postponing?
  • How could early action change the outcome?
A Different Perspective

Immediate action may not always be feasible.

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