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They throw the light on one side only of their case; though it is impossible they should not observe that the other side, which is kept in the shade, has its importance too.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
Burke critiques the one-sided arguments presented by the government regarding the war, emphasizing the importance of considering all perspectives.
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