Naturally, men so formed and finished are the first gifts of Providence to the world.
Edmund Burke: “Naturally, men so formed and finished are the first gifts of Providence to the world.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke describes well-formed individuals as divine gifts to humanity, emphasizing their value.
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