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When a man is from system furious against monarchy or episcopacy, the good conduct of the monarch or the bishop has no other effect than further to irritate the adversary.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke explains that criticism of monarchy or episcopacy can intensify opposition regardless of their conduct.
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