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“No more distressing moment can ever face a British government than that which requires it to come to a hard, fast and specific decision.” quote by Barbara Tuchman
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“No more distressing moment can ever face a British government than that which requires it to come to a hard, fast and specific decision.”

Barbara Tuchman

About This Quote

Source Book: The March of Folly, 1984

British government avoids hard, fast decisions during crises.

In simple terms: Government hesitates on decisive action.

Key Takeaway

Encourage decisive leadership.

Themes

politics crisis decision‑making

Mood

critical historical

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • policy planning
  • emergency response

Key Concepts

history governance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What causes governmental inertia?
  • How to balance speed and deliberation?
A Different Perspective

Decisions may be rushed and flawed.

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