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John Burns

In this work I have received the opposition of a number of men who only advocate the unobtainable because the immediately possible is beyond their moral courage, administrative ability, and their political prescience.

John Burns

Courage

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John Burns is saying that some people criticize his work because they only support goals that can't actually be achieved. He believes this happens because those critics lack the bravery, skill, and foresight needed to handle what can be done right now.

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