Anticipation Quote by Richard Dawkins
““But, alas, nobody anticipated the United States Department of Homeland Security.””
About This Quote
Unexpected events can catch institutions off guard, highlighting the limits of foresight and planning.
In simple terms: Unexpected events expose planning limits.
Key Takeaway
Plan for uncertainty.
Themes
uncertainty
planning
surprise
institution
risk
Mood
cautious
analytical
thoughtful
Type
strategic
risk
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- policy making
- personal planning
Key Concepts
risk management
systems theory
predictive limits
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you anticipate surprises?
- What safeguards can improve readiness?
A Different Perspective
May cause panic if unprepared.
![“We have had a lot of whistle-blowing going on out of the Department of Homeland Security, low morale. I want to make sure [John Francis Kelly] understands the agency he's stepping into. So I'll reserve judgment until after confirmation hearings.” quote by Claire McCaskill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/627/claire-mccaskill-5688_agency_we-have-had-a-lot-of-whistle-blowing-goi_747219.jpg)
![“[It is hard to know what is good luck and what isn't and therefore whether we should be happy or sad about it. Only time will tell. For example...] The Talmud relates a story about two people who wanted to travel by boat. One broke his foot and was unable to make the trip, while his friend got on…” quote by Zelig Pliskin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68d/zelig-pliskin-22951_anticipation_it-is-hard-to-know-what-is-good-luck-and_34545.jpg)
![“The only thing is that ordinarily when I do dance with [women] they think I am suddenly going to throw them over a table or twist them all around. All I want to do is one-two, one-two-three - a simple fox trot. But they're shaking with anticipation at the thought that I'm about to whip them around…” quote by Gene Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/073/gene-kelly-11878_anticipation_the-only-thing-is-that-ordinarily-when-i_44100.jpg)
