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This is not a mere theory; though, whilst men are men, it is a theory that cannot be false.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “This is not a mere theory; though, whilst men are men, it is a theory that cannot be false.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke asserts that while his theory may seem abstract, it holds true as long as human nature remains unchanged.
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