When the Romans deserted this island, they left a country, with regard to the arts of war or government, in a manner barbarous, but destitute of that spirit or those advantages with which sometimes a state of barbarism is attended.
Burke reflects on the consequences of Roman withdrawal from Britain, highlighting the lack of military and governmental skills left behind.
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Our people will find employment enough for a truly patriotic, free, and independent spirit, in guarding what they possess from violation.
To establish a current circulating credit upon any land-bank, under any circumstances whatsoever, has hitherto proved difficult at the very least.
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