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He diffused a grace and dignity over this new luxury by the introduction of literature.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “He diffused a grace and dignity over this new luxury by the introduction of literature.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke highlights the role of literature in elevating the cultural standards of the newly conquered territories, linking education to societal progress.
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