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There is nothing in the world really beneficial that does not lie within the reach of an informed understanding and a well-protected pursuit.

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
World
Within
Understanding
Lying
Doe
Informed
Wells
Beneficial
Well
Protected
Nothing
Pursuit
Really
Reach

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