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Nothing is impossible until it is sent to a committee.

James H. Boren (b. 1925) American bureaucrat
“Boren’s Rule,” in L. J. Peter, Peter’s People, ch. 8 (1979)

“Boren’s Guidelines” for bureacrats: (1) When in charge, ponder. (2) When in trouble, delegate. (3) When in doubt, mumble.

James H. Boren (b. 1925) American bureaucrat
“Bureaucrats Give Agnew the Bird (It’s an Award),” New York Times (8 Nov. 1970)