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The heart of the citizen is a perennial spring of energy to the state.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “The heart of the citizen is a perennial spring of energy to the state.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke highlights the citizen's spirit as a vital source of energy for the state.
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