It is the mark of a good action that it appears inevitable in retrospect.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The mark of a good action is that it appears inevitable in retrospect.
Necessity of action takes away the fear of the act, and makes bold resolution the favorite of fortune.
The art of statesmanship is to foresee the inevitable and to expedite its occurrence.
When an action is once done, it is right or wrong for ever; no accidental failure of its good or evil fruits can possibly alter that.
I believe in taking what happens as inevitable.
The triumph of persuasion over force is the sign of a civilized society.
However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.
Action is consolatory. It is the enemy of thought and the friend of flattering illusions.
To follow imperfect, uncertain, or corrupted traditions, in order to avoid erring in our own judgment, is but to exchange one danger for another.
Every action has a consequence, so always try to be good.
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