This arrangement, considered in itself, but much more as it indicates a complete union of France with Spain, is truly alarming.
Edmund Burke: “This arrangement, considered in itself, but much more as it indicates a complete union of France with Spain, is truly…”
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Burke expresses concern about the implications of a union between France and Spain during a tumultuous period in European politics.
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Our people will find employment enough for a truly patriotic, free, and independent spirit, in guarding what they possess from violation.
Not being illuminated with the light of which the gentlemen of France tell us they have got so abundant a share, they acted under a strong impression of the ignorance and fallibility of mankind.
I would not exclude alteration neither; but even when I changed, it should be to preserve.
But when the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction of the state, will be of no service.





