In Greek mythology, Antaeus was a giant who was strong as long as he had contact with the earth. When he was lifted from the earth he lost strength. …

- Hyman Rickover

I have the charisma of the chipmunk. I never have thought I was smart. I thought the people I dealt with were dumb.

- Hyman Rickover

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

- Hyman Rickover

Act as if you are going to live for ever and cast your plans way ahead. You must feel responsible without time limitations, and the consideration of …

- Hyman Rickover

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' mistak…

- Hyman Rickover

I believe it is the duty of each of us to act as if the fate of the world depended on him. Admittedly, one man by himself cannot do the job. However,…

- Hyman Rickover

Responsibility 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 dimin…

- Hyman Rickover

The man in charge must concern himself with details. If he does not consider them important, neither will his subordinates.

- Hyman Rickover

Above all, we should bear in mind that our liberty is not an end in itself; it is a means to win respect for human dignity for all classes of our soc…

- Hyman Rickover