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One person generally acts with more decision, activity, secrecy and speed than a group
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- Alexander Hamilton American statesman (1755 or 1757 to 1804)
Decision, activity, secrecy, and despatch will generally characterize the proceedings of one man in a much more eminent degree than the proceedings of any greater number; and in proportion as the number is increased, these qualities will be diminished.
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↗The Federalist Papers (1787-1788)gutenberg.org
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