Quote by Walter Lippmann

A country survives its legislation. That truth should not comfort the conservative nor depress the radical. For it means that public policy can enlarge its scope and increase its audacity, can try big experiments without trembling too much over the result. This nation could enter upon the most radical experiments and could afford to fail in them.

A country survives its legislation. That truth should not co

Summary

This quote suggests that a country's survival does not exclusively depend on its legislation. This realization should neither reassure conservative individuals nor dishearten radical ones. Instead, it highlights the resilience of a nation's public policy, allowing it to expand its impact and take bold risks. The quote implies that a country can engage in radical experiments without being overly concerned about the potential failure. It suggests that the nation has the strength and resources to endure such outcomes, encouraging the pursuit of innovative policies and initiatives.

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By Walter Lippmann

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