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To be sure, no piece of social machinery, however well constructed, can be effective unless there is back of it a will a
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"To be sure, no piece of social machinery, however well constructed, can be effective unless there is back of it a will and a determination to make it work"

- Cordell Hull

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This quote by Cordell Hull is highlighting the significance of having a strong will and decision to make any social equipment work. He is suggesting that even if a piece of social machinery is well constructed, it will not work unless there is a strong will and decision to make it work. This is because having a strong will and decision is vital for any social machinery to be effective. Without it, the equipment will not have the ability to operate correctly and will not have the ability to attain its preferred objectives. Hull is emphasizing the significance of having a strong will and determination to make any social machinery operate in order for it to be effective. He is suggesting that without a strong will and determination, any social equipment will not have the ability to work properly and will not be able to achieve its wanted goals.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Cordell Hull between October 2, 1871 and July 23, 1955. He/she was a famous Public Servant from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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