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In these troubles he was formed early in life to vigilance, activity, secrecy, and a conquest over all those passions, whether bad or good, which obstruct the way to greatness.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke emphasizes the formative experiences of a young prince, shaping his character through adversity and challenges.
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