On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
Their objects would be enlarged with their elevation; but their disposition, and habits, and mode of accomplishing their designs must remain the same.
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Edmund Burke
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From his critique of the French Revolution, Burke observes how elevation in power affects individuals' dispositions and methods.
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