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When the revenue disappears in their hands, they have the presumption, in some of their late proceedings, to value themselves on the relief given to the people.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “When the revenue disappears in their hands, they have the presumption, in some of their late proceedings, to value…”
Editor's note · Context
Burke highlights the hypocrisy of leaders who claim to help the people while failing to manage resources.
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