On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
Our people will find employment enough for a truly patriotic, free, and independent spirit, in guarding what they possess from violation.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
Burke suggests that true patriotism lies in defending existing liberties and institutions from radical change, rather than seeking revolutionary alterations.
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