The whole of his system is to prevent men from growing rich, lest, if they should grow rich, they should grow proud, and seek independence.
Edmund Burke: “The whole of his system is to prevent men from growing rich, lest, if they should grow rich, they should grow proud, and…”
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Burke critiques a system designed to inhibit wealth accumulation to maintain control over individuals.
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