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The more frequently this affair is discussed, the stronger the case appears to the sense and the feelings of mankind.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “The more frequently this affair is discussed, the stronger the case appears to the sense and the feelings of mankind.”
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Burke suggests that ongoing discussion strengthens public sentiment and understanding regarding a particular issue.
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