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Every little measure is a great error, and every great error will bring on no small ruin.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “Every little measure is a great error, and every great error will bring on no small ruin.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke warns that even minor missteps can lead to significant consequences, stressing the importance of careful decision-making.
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