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The prosperity of the natives must be previously secured, before any profit from them whatsoever is attempted.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “The prosperity of the natives must be previously secured, before any profit from them whatsoever is attempted.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke argues that the welfare of the Indian natives must be prioritized before any economic exploitation can occur.
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