Here is the answer which I will give to President Roosevelt: We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire... Neither the sudden shock of battle nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We will succeed if given the necessary resources.
- In plain terms
- Give us what we need and we will win.
- What can you take from it?
- Secure resources before committing to hard goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What tools do you need to succeed?
Another view
Resources do not guarantee success alone.
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