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A rebellion of the thirteen lords of the bedchamber would be far more terrible to a minister, and would probably affect his power more to the quick, than a revolt of thirteen colonies.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke emphasizes the potential political consequences of courtly dissent compared to colonial rebellion.
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