Statesmanship [...] must consider first the fortunes of the common people. No statesman has a right to risk these fortunes unless he be reasonably assured of success. (John Buchan)

Statesmanship [...] must consider first the fortunes of the common people. No statesman has a right to risk these fortunes unless he be reasonably assured of success.

John Buchan

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