On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
No one shall prevent me from being just and grateful.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “No one shall prevent me from being just and grateful.”
Editor's note · Context
From his reflections on the French Revolution, Burke asserts his unwavering commitment to justice and gratitude, particularly towards those suffering persecution.
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