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His task is, to win it: he must leave posterity to enjoy and to adorn it.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “His task is, to win it: he must leave posterity to enjoy and to adorn it.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the importance of a ruler's legacy, suggesting they must work for future generations.
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