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But whoever is a genuine follower of Truth, keeps his eye steady upon his guide, indifferent whither he is led, provided that she is the leader.

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
Truth
Whoever
Guides
Whither
Curiosity
Follower
Genuine
Provided
Keeps
Indifferent
Leader
Followers
Upon
Guide
Eye
Steady

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