The Jacobin Revolution is carried on by men of no rank, of no consideration, of wild, savage minds, full of levity, arrogance, and presumption, without morals, without probity, without prudence.
Burke critiques the Jacobin Revolution, describing its leaders as lacking moral and prudent qualities.
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