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But take it in his own way, it was no less illegal, and no less contrary to his covenant; but if true under the circumstances, it was an horrible aggravation of his crime.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes that even if the bribe was justified in some way, it still constitutes a serious crime.
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