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I thought that the scheme of their building would be better comprehended in the design of the architects than in the execution of the masons.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “I thought that the scheme of their building would be better comprehended in the design of the architects than in the…”
Editor's note · Context
He suggests that the intentions behind a project are more important than its flawed execution.
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