When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of putting it into practice.

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A statesman... must wait until he hears the steps of God sounding through events, then leap up and grasp the hem of His garment.

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When you say you agree to a thing in principle you mean that you have not the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice.

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