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Attrition Quotes

Small losses, added up.

This page gathers attrition quotes that span very different fields, from a politician explaining that shrinking government through attrition and reform beats random pink slips, to an athlete admitting injuries stemmed more from accidents than wear over time.

But I don't want massive layoffs of anyone - public or private. We are planning on shrinking government through attrition and reform, not through random pink slips.

Quotes by Scott Walker

My injuries are more due to attrition than accidents. I have a couple of herniated discs in my neck, and that more than anything else - I had a flare-up last December, and I had actually made the decision to...

Quotes by Sascha Radetsky

What you get is what you see, which is suspending kids doesn't lead to high attrition rate. That is what the data shows.

Quotes by Eva Moskowitz

The earlier you invest, the higher that attrition rate is because it's compounded. We have a more scientific method of investment.

Quotes by Dave McClure

Accidents Quotes

Well, I think we need to have attrition by enforcement. We need to secure our borders. We need to enforce our laws.

Quotes by Allen West

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "attrition" mean in a government or workforce context here?
One quote describes shrinking government through attrition and reform instead of layoffs, meaning positions go unfilled as people naturally move on rather than being cut all at once. It's presented as a gentler alternative to sudden job losses.
How does attrition show up in sports or physical health?
An athlete traces injuries to gradual wear rather than any single accident, including neck problems that eventually forced a hard decision. It highlights attrition as damage building over time instead of one dramatic event.
Is attrition rate used as a measurable statistic in any quote?
Yes, one line points out that suspending students doesn't actually raise the dropout rate, based on the available data. Another connects a higher rate of loss to compounding effects tied to how early you invest.
Do these quotes treat attrition as good or bad?
It's mixed - shrinking government through attrition reads as responsible policy, while attrition tied to injuries or dropout numbers reads as a genuine loss. The word carries a neutral, almost technical tone that shifts meaning with context.
What connects the workplace and investment quotes on this page?
Both treat attrition as a rate that compounds over time, whether it's staff leaving jobs or returns building on themselves the sooner you commit. See because quotes for more lines on cause and gradual effect.

Other lines here look at attrition rate as pure data, whether it's classroom suspensions or compounding investment returns. Because attrition shows up in workplaces, bodies and markets alike, these quotes offer a quick way to talk about gradual decline.