On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
Men who undertake considerable things, even in a regular way, ought to give us ground to presume ability.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “Men who undertake considerable things, even in a regular way, ought to give us ground to presume ability.”
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Burke asserts that individuals undertaking significant public responsibilities should demonstrate a foundational level of competence.
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