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No men can act with effect who do not act in concert no men can act in concert who do not act with confidence no men can act with confidence who are not bound together with common opinions, common affections, and common interests.

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
Men
Effect
Affections
Confidence
Concert
Effects
Concerts
Opinion
Bound
Interest
Opinions
Common
Bounds
Action
Affection
Together
Interests

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