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By neither is the idea for a moment tolerated, of maintaining burthensome sinecure offices, to enrich unfruitful individuals.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “By neither is the idea for a moment tolerated, of maintaining burthensome sinecure offices, to enrich unfruitful…”
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Beveridge criticizes the idea of maintaining unnecessary offices that benefit individuals without contributing to society.
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