And I therefore contend, that, as the accusation was so made, so witnessed, so detailed, so specific, so entered upon record, and so entered upon record in consequence of the inquiries ordered by the Company, his refusal and rejection of inquiry into it is a presumption of his guilt.
Burke argues that the refusal to investigate an accusation is indicative of guilt, emphasizing the need for transparency in legal matters.
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By adhering in this manner and on those principles to our forefathers, we are guided, not by the superstition of antiquarians, but by the spirit of philosophic analogy.
An irregular, convulsive movement may be necessary to throw off an irregular, convulsive disease.
The House of Lords, for instance, is not morally competent to dissolve the House of Commons,--no, nor even to dissolve itself, nor to abdicate, if it would, its portion in the legislature of the kingdom.
Those who are servants in name, as well as in effect, do not like to be told of their situation, their duty, and their obligations.
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