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To be struck with His power, it is only necessary to open our eyes.

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
God
Necessary
Open
Eyes
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Power
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