On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
Strong instances of self-denial operate powerfully on our minds; and a man who has no wants has obtained great freedom and firmness, and even dignity.
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Edmund Burke
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In 'Reflections on the Revolution in France,' Burke observes that acts of self-denial profoundly influence human perception and that freedom from wants confers great personal strength and dignity.
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