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The conduct of a losing party never appears right: at least it never can possess the only infallible criterion of wisdom to vulgar judgements-success.

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
Success
Judgement
Right
Conduct
Never
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Losing
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Least
Infallible
Wisdom
Criteria
Party
Vulgar

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