On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
This amicable conflict with difficulty obliges us to an intimate acquaintance with our object, and compels us to consider it in all its relations.
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Edmund Burke
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Continuing his discussion on the nature of challenges, Burke explains how engaging with difficulty fosters deeper understanding.
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