Known and Unknown Quotes

“There are known knowns, things we know that we know; and there are known unknowns, things that we know we don't know. But there are also unknown unknowns, things we do not know we don't know.”
― Donald Rumsfeld, Known and Unknown

“Those who made the decisions with imperfect knowledge will be judged in hindsight by those with considerably more information at their disposal and time for reflection.”
― Donald Rumsfeld, Known and Unknown

“What you measure improves.” A corollary rule in the military is that “You get what you inspect, not what you expect.”
― Donald Rumsfeld, Known and Unknown

“Bank, NATO, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, and the Organization of American States,”
― Donald Rumsfeld, Known and Unknown

“I wrote a memo for the President, noting that McGovern’s “warmth, concern, and decency are appealing.” I suggested that the administration seek opportunities to highlight Nixon’s interest in the problems of ordinary Americans. I believed Nixon did care about improving people’s quality of life but that he just preferred to view and discuss things in theoretical, rather than personal,”
― Donald Rumsfeld, Known and Unknown