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I was indeed aware, that a jealous, ever-waking vigilance, to guard the treasure of our liberty, not only from invasion, but from decay and corruption, was our best wisdom, and our first duty.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke emphasizes the importance of vigilance in protecting liberty from threats and decay.
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