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The supreme majesty of a monarch cannot be allied with contempt.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “The supreme majesty of a monarch cannot be allied with contempt.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke argues that a monarch's dignity cannot coexist with contempt, highlighting the need for respect in governance.
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