Quotes in Competence

The researcher hoping to break new ground in the theory of experimental design should involve himself in the design of actual experiments. The investigator who hopes to revolutionize decision theory should observe and take part in the making of important decisions.

It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice.

Equal opportunity means everyone will have a fair chance at being incompetent.

The incompetent with nothing to do can still make a mess of it.

Everyone rises to their level of incompetence.

Competence, like truth, beauty and contact lenses, is in the eye of the beholder.

Any sufficiently inept bureaucracy is indistinguishable from an organization intent on punishing those that rely on them.