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The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.

Edmund Burke

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Edmund Burke
Age: 68 †
Born: 1729
Born: January 12
Died: 1797
Died: July 9
Philosopher
Politician
Statesman
Writer
Dublin city
Libertarian
Abuse
Dangerous
Liberty
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Freedom
Power
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