The idea of choice is easily debased if one forgets that the aim is to have chosen successfully, not to be endlessly choosing. (George W. S. Trow)

The idea of choice is easily debased if one forgets that the aim is to have chosen successfully, not to be endlessly choosing.

George W. S. Trow

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