Ill success in any part was sure to defeat the effect of the whole.
Edmund Burke: “Ill success in any part was sure to defeat the effect of the whole.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the interconnectedness of military efforts, suggesting that failure in one area can undermine overall success.
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