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It extended to Parliament, which was losing not a little in its dignity and estimation by an opinion of its not acting on worthy motives.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “It extended to Parliament, which was losing not a little in its dignity and estimation by an opinion of its not acting…”
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Burke points out that Parliament was losing respect due to perceptions of unworthy motives behind its actions.
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