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Edmund Burke: But when everything liberal is withheld, and only that which is servile is permitted, it is easy to conceive upon what…

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But when everything liberal is withheld, and only that which is servile is permitted, it is easy to conceive upon what footing they must be in such a place.
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Edmund Burke

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Burke reflects on the consequences of withholding liberal education while only allowing servile options.

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