Combine Powers

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    Italians, and perhaps Frenchmen, consider first whether they like or want to do a thing and then whether, on the whole, it will do them any harm. Englishmen, and perhaps Germans, consider first whether they ought to like a thing and often never reach the questions whether they do like it and whether it will hurt. There is much to be said for both systems, but I suppose it is best to combine them as far as possible.
    Samuel Butler (1835–1902)

    The powers that be are ordained of God.
    —Bible: New Testament St. Paul, in Romans, 13:1.