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This is the thing meant by those who look upon the public revenue only as a spoil, and will naturally wish to have as few as possible concerned in the division of the booty.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke critiques those who view public revenue as mere plunder, advocating for a more responsible approach to governance.
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