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But, Sir, there is one kind of influence far greater than that of the nomination to office.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “But, Sir, there is one kind of influence far greater than that of the nomination to office.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke identifies a type of influence that surpasses mere office nominations in its significance.
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