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An economical constitution is a necessary basis for an economical administration.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “An economical constitution is a necessary basis for an economical administration.”
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Burke asserts that a sound economic constitution is essential for effective administration and governance.
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