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Neither the few nor the many have a right to act merely by their will, in any matter connected with duty, trust, engagement, or obligation.

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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Trust
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Engagement
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Obligation
Connected
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