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{{a|people|}}{{quote|“I divide my officers into four groups. There are [[clever]], [[diligent]], [[stupid]], and [[lazy]] officers. <br>Usually two characteristics are combined. <br>Some are [[clever and diligent]]. Their place is the General Staff. <br>The next lot are [[stupid and lazy]]. They make up 90 percent of every army and are suited to routine duties. <br>Anyone who is both [[clever and lazy]] is qualified for the highest leadership duties, because he possesses the intellectual clarity and the composure necessary for difficult decisions. <br>One must beware of anyone who is [[stupid and diligent]]: he must not be entrusted with any responsibility because he will always cause only mischief.”}} | |||
{{author|Hans Magnus Enzensberger}} {{br|The Silences of Hammerstein}} (2009) | {{author|Hans Magnus Enzensberger}} {{br|The Silences of Hammerstein}} (2009) | ||
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