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He is an ill-furnished undertaker who has no machinery but his own hands to work with.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “He is an ill-furnished undertaker who has no machinery but his own hands to work with.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke critiques those who rely solely on their own efforts without seeking additional resources or support.
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