When I take a long time, I’m slow.
When my boss takes a long time, he’s thorough.
When I can’t finish it, I’m lazy.
When my boss can’t finish it, he’s too busy.
When I do something without being told, I’m hasty.
When my boss does something without being told, he’s using his initiative.
When I please my boss, I am crawling.
When my boss pleases the chairman, he’s co-operating.
When I use someone else’s idea, I’m stealing.
When my boss uses someone else’s idea, he’s researching.
When I make a mistake, it’s because I’m stupid.
When my boss makes a mistake, it’s because he’s only human.
When I’m right, my boss never remembers.
When I’m wrong, my boss never forgets.