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It derogates little from his fortitude, while it adds infinitely to the honor of his humanity.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “It derogates little from his fortitude, while it adds infinitely to the honor of his humanity.”
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Burke reflects on the relationship between fortitude and humanity, suggesting that true honor lies in the capacity to feel for others.
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