On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
By a revolution in the state, the fawning sycophant of yesterday is converted into the austere critic of the present hour.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
In his critique of the French Revolution, Burke observes the rapid change in allegiance and demeanor of individuals during political upheaval.
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