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The propositions are all mere matters of fact; and if they are such facts as draw irresistible conclusions even in the stating, this is the power of truth, and not any management of mine.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke emphasizes that his propositions are based on undeniable facts that lead to clear conclusions.
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