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The old, cool-headed, general law is as good as any deviation dictated by present heat.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “The old, cool-headed, general law is as good as any deviation dictated by present heat.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the importance of adhering to established laws rather than succumbing to impulsive decisions during crises.
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