On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
Circumstances (which with some gentlemen pass for nothing) give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing color and discriminating effect.
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Edmund Burke
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In his critique of the French Revolution, Burke emphasizes that specific circumstances are crucial for understanding and applying any political principle.
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