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But there is a place where these crippled and disabled hands will act with resistless power.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “But there is a place where these crippled and disabled hands will act with resistless power.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote suggests hope for empowerment and resistance among those who have been oppressed, hinting at a future where they can act decisively.
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