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There ought to be system of manners in every nation which a well-formed mind would be disposed to relish. To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.

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
Wells
Relish
Well
Formed
Country
Manners
Every
Lovely
Mind
Nation
Make
Ought
Would
System
Love
Nations
Disposed

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