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Why should you presume, that, in any country, a body duly constituted for any function will neglect to perform its duty, and abdicate its trust?
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “Why should you presume, that, in any country, a body duly constituted for any function will neglect to perform its duty…”
Editor's note · Context
Burke questions the assumption that governing bodies will neglect their responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of trust in governance.
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