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He censures God who quarrels with the imperfections of man.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “He censures God who quarrels with the imperfections of man.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke reflects on the relationship between divine perfection and human imperfection, suggesting that criticism of humanity is akin to criticizing God.
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