A Quote by Erich von Manstein

There are only four types of officer. First, there are the lazy, stupid ones. Leave them alone, they do no harm…Second, there are the hard- working, intelligent ones. They make excellent staff officers, ensuring that every detail is properly considered. Third, there are the hard- working, stupid ones. These people are a menace and must be fired at once. They create irrelevant work for everybody. Finally, there are the intelligent, lazy ones. They are suited for the highest office.

Erich von Manstein

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Erich von Manstein
German - Military man
November 24, 1887 - June 9, 1973

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Elizabeth Bishop

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Rajneesh

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When you give success to stupid people, it makes them more stupid sometimes and not more intelligent.

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Mary Beard

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