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By words we have it in our power to make such COMBINATIONS as we cannot possibly do otherwise.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “By words we have it in our power to make such COMBINATIONS as we cannot possibly do otherwise.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the power of language to create complex ideas and combinations that transcend mere representation.
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