On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
It may be allowed to his temperament to catch his ultimate object with an intuitive glance; but his movements towards it ought to be deliberate.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
Describing the ideal statesman, Burke suggests that while a leader may have intuitive vision, their actions towards achieving goals must be carefully considered.
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