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In the councils of a state, the question is not so much, what ought to be done? As, what can be done?

In the councils of a state, the question is not so much, wha

Summary

This quote implies that when making decisions in the government, the focus shifts from what should ideally be done to what is realistically possible to achieve. It suggests that political leaders must consider practical constraints, such as limited resources or opposition, in order to determine the most feasible course of action. Instead of solely considering desired outcomes, this quote emphasizes the importance of assessing the attainability and practicality of proposed solutions within the context of governing a state.

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