Quote by B. W. Powe

Here I find a puzzle of great beauty: Canada works well in practice, but just doesn't work out in theory.

Here I find a puzzle of great beauty: Canada works well in p

Summary

This quote suggests that Canada is a country that functions effectively and successfully in reality or practicality. Despite its actual achievements and positive outcomes, conceptualizing or explaining the reasons behind its success becomes challenging. In other words, while Canada may not align perfectly with theoretical frameworks or models, it still manages to achieve positive results. This quote highlights the complexity and uniqueness of Canada's system and implies that its success might be best understood and appreciated through observation and experience rather than through theoretical analysis.

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Beauty Work

By B. W. Powe

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