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It showed soundness, even on the part of the persecuted, which generally is the weak side of every community.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “It showed soundness, even on the part of the persecuted, which generally is the weak side of every community.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke notes the strength shown by the persecuted, which is often overlooked in discussions about communities.
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