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The horror of this barbarous action, increased by the sacredness of the person who suffered and of the place where it was committed, diffused itself on all sides with incredible rapidity.
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Edmund Burke
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This quote reflects on the widespread horror and outrage following a brutal act against a religious figure, emphasizing the gravity of the event.
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