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Tag Tag Pragmatism
The maxim Nothing avails but perfection may be spelt shorter: Paralysis.
Winston Churchill The Second World War · 1948-1953

Quotes

“The test of all beliefs is their practical effect in life. It be true that optimism compels the world forward, and pessimism retards it, them it is dangerous to propagate a pessimistic philosophy.”

Helen Keller · Optimism, 1903 · Primary source

“I couldn’t afford luxuries like embarrassment.”

Andrew S. Grove · Swimming Across, 2001 · Primary source

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