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A feeble execution is but another phrase for a bad execution and a government ill executed, whatever may be its theory,
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"A feeble execution is but another phrase for a bad execution; and a government ill executed, whatever may be its theory, must, in practice, be a bad government"

- Joseph Story

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This quote by Joseph Story is stressing the significance of reliable execution in federal government. He is stating that a federal government's theory or ideals are unimportant if it is not effectively executed. He is recommending that a federal government that is not appropriately executed is a bad federal government, regardless of its theory. He is also recommending that a "feeble execution" is the same as a "bad execution". Simply put, if a government is not effectively executed, it will not be successful. This quote is a tip that a federal government's success is dependent on its capability to successfully execute its plans and policies. It is a tip that a government's suitables are only as excellent as its capability to put them into practice.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Joseph Story between September 18, 1779 and September 10, 1845. He/she was a famous Judge from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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