...We cannot think first and act afterwards. From the moment of birth we are immersed in action and can only fitfully guide it by taking thought. (Alfred North Whitehead)

...We cannot think first and act afterwards. From the moment of birth we are immersed in action and can only fitfully guide it by taking thought.

Alfred North Whitehead

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