I hold them to have been, what the world thought them, men of deep understanding, open sincerity, and clear honor.
Edmund Burke: “I hold them to have been, what the world thought them, men of deep understanding, open sincerity, and clear honor.”
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Burke reflects on the character of certain individuals, emphasizing their integrity and understanding.
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