Disruptive Quote by Hubert H. Humphrey
“More progress results from the violent execution of an imperfect plan than the perfection of a plan to violently execute.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic National Convention, 1968
Acting decisively on an imperfect plan yields more progress than a perfect plan that never moves.
In simple terms: Taking action, even imperfectly, beats in planning.
Key Takeaway
Act now, refine later.
Themes
action
imperfection
progress
Mood
pragmatic
cautious
Type
philosophical
strategic
When to use this quote
- business launches
- policy implementation
- personal projects
Key Concepts
decision theory
strategic execution
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to wait?
- How do you balance speed and quality?
A Different Perspective
Hasty actions can cause costly errors.
![“The application requisite to the duties of the office I hold [governor of Virginia] is so excessive, and the execution of them after all so imperfect, that I have determined to retire from it at the close of the present campaign.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e98/thomas-jefferson-43_application_the-application-requisite-to-the-duties_445681.jpg)
