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A monarchy ought not to be left a moment without a representative having an interest in the succession.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “A monarchy ought not to be left a moment without a representative having an interest in the succession.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke asserts that a monarchy should always have a representative to ensure continuity in succession.
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