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It is the concern of mankind, that the destruction of order should not, be a claim to rank, that crimes should not be the only title to preëminence and honor.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the importance of maintaining order and justice in society, warning against the glorification of crime.
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