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I stood on the hustings (except when I gave my thanks to those who favored me with their votes) less like a candidate than an unconcerned spectator of a public proceeding.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “I stood on the hustings (except when I gave my thanks to those who favored me with their votes) less like a candidate…”
Editor's note · Context
Burke describes his demeanor during the election as more of an observer than a typical candidate, indicating his calm approach.
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