It is a composition to stay inquiry; it is a fine paid by mismanagement for the renewal of its lease; what is worse, it is a fine paid by industry and merit for an indemnity to the idle and the worthless.
Burke describes a corrupt system where the diligent are penalized while the idle benefit.
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Our people will find employment enough for a truly patriotic, free, and independent spirit, in guarding what they possess from violation.
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