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But I trust that neither the principles nor exertions will die with me.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “But I trust that neither the principles nor exertions will die with me.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke expresses hope that his principles and efforts will continue beyond his lifetime.
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