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Such executions may, indeed, satiate our revenge; they may harden our hearts, and puff us up with pride and arrogance.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “Such executions may, indeed, satiate our revenge; they may harden our hearts, and puff us up with pride and arrogance.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke critiques the emotional and moral consequences of executions, suggesting they may lead to negative societal effects.
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