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As I had seen much of prosperity and adversity, and had acquired knowledge and experience, I conducted myself with caution and with policy towards my friends and towards my enemies.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke reflects on his experiences of prosperity and adversity, advocating for caution in dealings with others.
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