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An honest magistrate compels men to abide by one story.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “An honest magistrate compels men to abide by one story.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the importance of honesty and consistency in legal testimony, suggesting that a fair magistrate demands truth from all parties.
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