Walter Bagehot: “When we have a definite end in view, which we know we want, and which…”

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When we have a definite end in view, which we know we want, and which we think we know how to obtain, we can act well enough.

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot asserts that having a clear goal enables effective action, emphasizing the importance of direction in decision-making.

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Walter Bagehot: “When we have a definite end in view, which we know we want, and which we think we know how to obtain, we can act well…”