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Religion is among the most powerful causes of enthusiasm.

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
Enthusiasm
Among
Causes
Powerful
Religion

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