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He is sure to be active, because he knows that his power, and perhaps his head, may be lost if he be negligent.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “He is sure to be active, because he knows that his power, and perhaps his head, may be lost if he be negligent.”
Editor's note · Context
Bagehot points out that a leader is motivated to be diligent due to the risks associated with negligence.
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