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Never shall I, out of compliment to any persons, because they happen to be my own countrymen, disguise my feelings, or renounce the dictates of Nature and of humanity.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke expresses his commitment to honesty and humanity, refusing to hide his true feelings for the sake of national pride.
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