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He who has dominion over the caste has an absolute power over something more than life and fortune.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “He who has dominion over the caste has an absolute power over something more than life and fortune.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the profound power dynamics inherent in caste systems, where dominion extends beyond mere life and wealth.
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