Hyman Rickover
Hyman Rickover
Hyman George Rickoverwas a United States Navy admiral who directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled its operations for three decades as director of Naval Reactors. In addition, he oversaw the development of the Shippingport Atomic Power Station, the world's first commercial pressurized water reactor used for generating electricity...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoldier
Date of Birth27 January 1900
CountryUnited States of America
Hyman Rickover quotes about
mistake ignorance long
Be ever questioning. Ignorance is not bliss. It is oblivion. You don't go to heaven if you die dumb. Become better informed. Lean from others' mistakes. You could not live long enough to make them all yourself.
courage ideas innovation
Good ideas and innovations must be driven into existence by courage and patience.
bricks half half-truth
Half-truths are like half a brick - they can be thrown farther.
mistake pieces paper
The tools of the academic designer are a piece of paper and a pencil with an eraser. If a mistake is made, it can always be erased and changed. If the practical-reactor designer errs, he wears the mistake around his neck; it cannot be erased. Everyone sees it.
speak-less worry practicals
Those involved with practical reactors, humbled by their experiences, speak less and worry more.
spurs may practicals
Thoughts arising from practical experience may be a bridle or a spur.
unique may individual
Responsiblity is a unique concept. It can only reside and inhere in a single individual. You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You may delegate it, but it is still with you. You may disclaim it, but you cannot divest yourself of it.
atmosphere suggestions authority
Free discussion requires an atmosphere unembarrassed by any suggestion of authority or even respect.