On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
A state without the means of some change is without the means of its conservation.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
In his critique of radical change, Burke argues that a state must possess mechanisms for reform to ensure its long-term stability and survival.
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