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For though Cato could use such a parallel with regard to his Senate, I should really think it nothing short of impious to compare an Irish Parliament to a den of Cyclops.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
Burke finds it inappropriate to compare the Irish Parliament to a den of Cyclops, emphasizing the importance of respect.
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