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To unite circumspection with vigor is absolutely necessary, but it is extremely difficult.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgTo unite circumspection with vigor is absolutely necessary, but it is extremely difficult.
Burke emphasizes the difficulty of balancing careful consideration with decisive action.
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