Cliffs Quote by Ronald Reagan
“Die-hard conservatives thought that if I couldn't get everything I asked for, I should jump off the cliff with the flag flying-go down in flames. No, if I can get 70 or 80 percent of what it is I'm trying to get ... I'll take that and then continue to try to get the rest in the future.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the 1984 Republican National Convention, 1984
Advocates pragmatic compromise over extreme perfectionism, accepting partial success while pursuing full goals later.
In simple terms: Accept partial success, keep working toward full goals.
Key Takeaway
Embrace compromise, pursue remaining goals later.
Themes
politics
pragmatism
compromise
leadership
Mood
determined
pragmatic
reflective
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- legislative negotiations
- policy implementation
- budget planning
- campaign promises
Key Concepts
Negotiation
incremental achievement
realistic expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What compromises are you willing to make now?
- How do you balance idealism with practicality?
A Different Perspective
May encourage settling for less than ideal outcomes.
