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Edmund Burke: They may be distressed in the midst of all their power; but they will never look to anything but power for their relief.

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They may be distressed in the midst of all their power; but they will never look to anything but power for their relief.
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Edmund Burke

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Burke notes that those in power will seek relief only through more power, despite their distress.

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