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“[Peter] Drucker says that modern government can do only two things well: wage war and inflate the currency. Its the aim of my administration to prove Mr Drucker wrong.” quote by Richard M. Nixon
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“[Peter] Drucker says that modern government can do only two things well: wage war and inflate the currency. Its the aim of my administration to prove Mr Drucker wrong.”

Richard M. Nixon

About This Quote

Source Speech: 1971, White House Press Conference

Drucker claims government excels only at war and inflation, but the speaker aims to prove him wrong.

In simple terms: Government can do more.

Key Takeaway

Challenge limits.

Themes

politics economics leadership

Mood

determined critical

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • administration
  • public policy
  • economic strategy

Key Concepts

government capability policy reform

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can government improve?
  • What reforms are needed?
A Different Perspective

Complex problems may resist simple solutions.

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