Such divisions of our country as have been formed by habit, and not by a sudden jerk of authority, were so many little images of the great country, in which the heart found something which it could fill.
Burke argues that natural, habitual divisions within a country foster a sense of belonging and serve as miniature reflections of the larger nation, allowing for genuine affection.
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