On the record
Many reasons are alleged by its authors in its favor, grounded on the state of their affairs; none whatever are assigned for the alteration.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “Many reasons are alleged by its authors in its favor, grounded on the state of their affairs; none whatever are assigned…”
Editor's note · Context
Burke notes the lack of justification for changes made to a plan despite its purported benefits.
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