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“I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no small one, in the real misfortunes and pain of others”

Quote by Edmund Burke

Book:The works of ... Edmund Burke [ed. by W. King and F. Laurence].

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The works of ... Edmund Burke [ed. by W. King and F. Laurence].

The Works of ... Edmund Burke includes a selection of Burke's essays, speeches, and other works, offering insight into his political philosophy, social commentary, and intellectual contributions of the Enlightenment era. more

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Edmund Burke, a British statesman and writer, was born on January 12, 1729, and died on July 9, 1797. He was one of the most prominent political thinkers of the 18th century, known for his profound insights into liberty, democracy, and conservatism. more

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