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When thus the helm of justice is abandoned, an universal abandonment of all other posts will succeed.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “When thus the helm of justice is abandoned, an universal abandonment of all other posts will succeed.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke argues that neglecting justice leads to a broader failure in governance.
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