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By this power of combining, we are able, by the addition of well-chosen circumstances, to give a new life and force to the simple object.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgBy this power of combining, we are able, by the addition of well-chosen circumstances, to give a new life and force to the simple object.
Burke discusses how the careful selection of circumstances can enhance the impact of a simple idea.
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