Taking a Bold Step Quotes
This quotation is sometimes cited in criticism of programs or policies that the critic thinks have not been thought out fully or possible contingencies not considered. Many believe that this quotation illustrates the approach that should never be taken. Others argue that for most large enterprises or visions, this is the ONLY way to go about it for all contingencies can never be known in advance.
This was an interesting variation on the classic phrase “biting the bullet.