Administration Quote by Stuart Symington
“Later the Administration wanted me to actually sell all remaining surplus by running the War Assets Corporation. I said I couldn't do it without some shoe leather.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on War Assets Corporation, 1950s
Selling surplus requires hands‑on effort; without active engagement, the task is impossible.
In simple terms: Hard work needed to sell surplus.
Key Takeaway
Commit to active involvement.
Themes
responsibility
economics
leadership
Mood
pragmatic
serious
Type
advisory
strategic
When to use this quote
- government surplus sales
- budget cuts
- logistics planning
Key Concepts
resource management
policy implementation
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources are truly needed?
- How can you mobilize support?
A Different Perspective
May ignore systemic constraints beyond personal effort.
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