The country needs and, unless I mistake its temper, the country demands bold, persistent, experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it, if it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.
Meaning of the quote
The country wants us to try new things and not be afraid to experiment. It's smart to try a new way of doing things, and if it doesn't work, be honest about it and try something else. The most important thing is to try something, even if it might not work the first time.
About Anthony Burgess
Anthony Burgess was a prolific English writer and composer who is best known for his dystopian novel ‘A Clockwork Orange.’ He was a versatile linguist and translated numerous works, and he was also an accomplished composer who produced over 250 musical works.
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