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Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak ones.

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
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Noble
Weakness
Spur
Minds
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Weak
Glitter
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Applause
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Encouragement

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