A doctrine is something that pins you down to a given mode...

A doctrine is something that pins you down to a given mode of conduct and dozens of situations which you cannot foresee, which is a great mistake in principle. When the word 'containment' was used in my 'X' article, it was used with relation to a certain situation then prevailing, and as a response to it.

George F. Kennan Quote About Mistake, Principles, Doctrine: A Doctrine Is Something That...

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