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In Spain, the clergy are of moment from their influence, but at the same time with the envy and jealousy that attend great riches and power.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
Burke acknowledges the clergy's significant influence in Spain, tempered by societal envy of their wealth.
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