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He knew that the general must be perfected by the legislator, and that the conquest is neither permanent nor honorable which is only an introduction to tyranny.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “He knew that the general must be perfected by the legislator, and that the conquest is neither permanent nor honorable…”
Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the importance of legislation in ensuring that military conquests do not lead to tyranny, advocating for a balance between power and governance.
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