Henry Kissinger Quote

In the hands of a determined Secretary, the Foreign Service can be a splendid instrument, staffed by knowledgeable, discreet, and energetic individuals. They do require constant vigilance lest the convictions that led them into a penurious career tempt them to preempt decision-making.

Years of Upheaval: The Second Volume of His Classic Memoirs (ed. Simon and Schuster, 2011) - ISBN: 9780857207180