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There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice, equity - the law of nature and of nations.

Edmund Burke

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Edmund Burke
Age: 68 †
Born: 1729
Born: January 12
Died: 1797
Died: July 9
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The nature of things is, I admit, a sturdy adversary.
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A nation is not conquered which is perpetually to be conquered.
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The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.
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