On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
But to many minds this punishment of degradation and infamy is worse than death.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “But to many minds this punishment of degradation and infamy is worse than death.”
Editor's note · Context
Discussing the consequences of revolutionary actions, Burke observes that for many, the loss of honor and social standing is more severe than physical death.
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