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The quivering lips, with the tears of joy stealing down the poor men's cheeks, was a scene truly affecting.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “The quivering lips, with the tears of joy stealing down the poor men's cheeks, was a scene truly affecting.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke describes an emotionally charged moment where the release of prisoners brings tears of joy to the onlookers, illustrating the profound impact of freedom.
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