Hyman Rickover Quotes

A collection of quotes by Hyman Rickover.

Hyman Rickover was an American naval officer born on January 27, 1900, in Poland, who later immigrated to the United States. Renowned as the "Father of the Nuclear Navy," he played a significant role in the development of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. Rickover's exceptional leadership and dedication led to the successful operation of the first nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, in 1954. He served as a four-star admiral and made significant contributions to U.S. national defense and the advancement of nuclear technology. Rickover passed away on July 8, 1986.

If you're going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucracy

If you're going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucracy; God will forgive you but the bureaucracy won t.

Hyman Rickover


Good ideas and innovations must be driven into existence by

Good ideas and innovations must be driven into existence by courageous patience.

Hyman Rickover

Ideas

It is necessary for you to learn from others' mistakes. You

It is necessary for you to learn from others' mistakes. You will not live long enough to make them all yourself.

Hyman Rickover

Mistakes

If you are going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucrac

If you are going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucracy. God will forgive you but the bureaucracy won't.

Hyman Rickover

Politics

Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be drive

Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience.

Hyman Rickover

Patience