"You can always amend a big plan, but you can never expand a little one. I don't believe in little plans. I believe in plans big enough to meet a situation which we can't possibly foresee now"
- Harry S. Truman
About this Quote
This quote by Harry S. Truman speaks to the value of having a strategy that is huge enough to meet any circumstance. He thinks that it is much better to have a strategy that is too big than one that is too little. This is due to the fact that a strategy that is too little can not be broadened to satisfy unexpected situations, whereas a plan that is too big can always be modified. This quote motivates us to believe huge and to plan for the future. It is necessary to have a plan that is versatile and can be adapted to changing scenarios. By having a strategy that is big enough to meet any situation, we can be prepared for whatever the future may bring.
This quote is written / told by Harry S. Truman between May 8, 1884 and December 26, 1972. He/she was a famous President from USA.
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