Thought and theory must precede all action that moves to salutary purposes. Yet action is nobler in itself than either thought or theory. (William Wordsworth)

Thought and theory must precede all action that moves to salutary purposes. Yet action is nobler in itself than either thought or theory.

William Wordsworth

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