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Applaud us when we run, Console us when we fall, Cheer us when we recover.

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
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Fall
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Applaud
Console
Recover
Cheer

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