Who said "A mind is like a parachute—it only works when it is open."?

This quote is attributed to Chester Nimitz.

A mind is like a parachute—it only works when it is open. - Chester Nimitz

"A mind is like a parachute—it only works when it is open."

Chester Nimitz Knowledge

Military Admiral American 1885–1966

"Leadership consists of telling people what you want done and then getting out of their way to accomplish the mission."

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"A ship is always safest at the shore, but that is not what ships are built for."

"When the going gets tough, the tough get going."

"We're not just after treasure. We're preserving history."

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"A tidy room reflects a tidy mind."

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