“More than ambition, more than ability, it is rules that limit contribution; rules are the lowest common denominator of human behavior. They are a substitute for rational thought.”
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Hyman Rickover
Hyman Rickover was a prominent American naval officer, known as the 'Father of the Nuclear Submarine'. Born on January 27, 1900, and passing away on July 8, 1986, Rickover made significant contributions to the development of nuclear-powered submarines during his service in the United States Navy. His work propelled the U.S. Navy into a new era of strategic advantage during the Cold War. more
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Source: Economics of Defense Policy: Selected congressional testimony and speeches by Adm. H.G. Rickover, 1953-81
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