On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
You had a smooth and easy career of felicity and glory laid open to you, beyond anything recorded in the history of the world; but you have shown that difficulty is good for man.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
Burke sarcastically observes that the French revolutionaries, despite having an easy path to prosperity, chose a difficult one, proving that hardship can be beneficial.
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