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In large bodies, the circulation of power must be less vigorous at the extremities.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “In large bodies, the circulation of power must be less vigorous at the extremities.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke explains that power dynamics are less effective in large organizations, especially at their edges.
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