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Time and again these governments have rejected proposals today - and longed for them tomorrow
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"Time and again these governments have rejected proposals today - and longed for them tomorrow"

- Abba Eban

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This quote by Abba Eban speaks with the propensity of governments to decline proposals that may be useful in the long run. It recommends that federal governments typically make decisions that are short-sighted and stop working to think about the possible long-term advantages of particular propositions. This quote suggests that governments typically make choices that are not in their best interest, which they might regret their choices in the future. It likewise recommends that federal governments must take a more long-lasting technique to decision-making, and consider the potential advantages of proposals before declining them. This quote acts as a tip that federal governments ought to think thoroughly before making decisions, which they need to consider the potential long-term implications of their decisions.

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Israel Flag This quote is written / told by Abba Eban between February 2, 1915 and November 17, 2002. He/she was a famous Diplomat from Israel. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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