On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
But when the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction of the state, will be of no service.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “But when the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction…”
Editor's note · Context
From his critique of the French Revolution, this passage warns against leaders who prioritize popularity over sound governance.
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