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Nor did I ever presume to condemn any one for being clear-sighted when I was blind.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “Nor did I ever presume to condemn any one for being clear-sighted when I was blind.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke expresses respect for those who can see clearly when he cannot, highlighting his acknowledgment of differing perspectives.
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