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I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no small one, in the real misfortunes and pain of others

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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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Convinced
Degrees
Small
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Real
Misfortunes

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