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In a democracy, the majority of the citizens is capable of exercising the most cruel oppressions upon the minority.

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
Majority
Capable
Oppressions
Exercise
Exercising
Citizens
Minority
Democracy
Cruel
Freedom
Minorities
Upon
Oppression
Conservative

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