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I am quite clear, that, if we do not go to the very origin and first ruling cause of grievances, we do nothing.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “I am quite clear, that, if we do not go to the very origin and first ruling cause of grievances, we do nothing.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of grievances for effective reform.
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