The main thing that endears the United Nations to member...

Quote by Conor Cruise O'Brien about nation, things

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The main thing that endears the United Nations to member governments, and so enables it to survive, is its proven capacity to fail, and to be seen to fail.

Conor Cruise O'Brien
Quote by Conor Cruise O'Brien about nation, things.
Conor Cruise O'Brien

Conor Cruise O'Brien 1917, irish politician

Life period: 1917
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