Mark Helprin - Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers ...

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Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down.

Mark Helprin

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Obwohl Bauherren bauen können, folgen sie im Wesentlichen den Plänen von Architekten. Lehrer unterrichten, aber sie müssen einen Text haben. Politiker regieren, aber nur auf der Flut von Kommentaren, die sie aufrichten oder niederwerfen.

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