The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry them out. Even emperors can't do it all by themselves. (Bertolt Brecht)

The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry them out. Even emperors can't do it all by themselves.

Bertolt Brecht

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