Alexander Haig Quotes

The loss of candor is grievous, and in my opinion it may yet prove to be mortal, because if we cannot discuss our problems in plain speech that describes reality, it is unlikely that we will be able to solve them.

Alexander Haig

• May
• Reality
• Opinion
• Problems
• Mortal
• Candor

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• The loss of candor is grievous, and in my opinion it may yet prove to be mortal, because if we cannot discuss our problems in plain speech that describes reality, it is unlikely that we will be able to solve them.

  

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  • May
  • Reality
  • Opinion