Art Quote by Bernard Berenson
“Government is the art of the momentary feasible, of the least bad attainable, and not of the rationally most desirable.”
About This Quote
Governance must settle for what is feasible now, choosing the least harmful option rather than the ideal.
In simple terms: Politics chooses practical over perfect.
Key Takeaway
Accept pragmatic solutions.
Themes
politics
pragmatism
ethics
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- crisis management
- legislation
- public health
Key Concepts
policy making
decision theory
Questions to Reflect On
- When is compromise acceptable?
- How to improve long‑term outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Ideal solutions may be ignored.
![“Mankind has failed miserably in its effort to devise a rational system of government. [...] The art of government is the exclusive possession of quacks and frauds. It has been so since the earliest days, and it will probably remain so until the end of time.” quote by H. L. Mencken](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a3e/h-l-mencken-245_art_mankind-has-failed-miserably-in-its-effo_1593851.jpg)
