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All men that are ruined are ruined on the side of their natural propensities.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “All men that are ruined are ruined on the side of their natural propensities.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke suggests that individuals often face ruin due to their inherent tendencies and weaknesses.
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