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Freedom and not servitude is the cure of anarchy as religion, and not atheism, is the true remedy of superstition.

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
Remedy
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Atheism
Servitude
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Superstition
Religion
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Anarchy

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