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“All men have equal rights, but not to equal things.”

Quote by Edmund Burke

Book:The Works of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke: With a Biographical and Critical Introduction, and Portrait After Sir Joshua Reynolds

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The Works of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke: With a Biographical and Critical Introduction, and Portrait After Sir Joshua Reynolds

The book is a comprehensive compilation of Burke's writings, offering insights into his political theories and ideas. It includes a detailed biographical and critical overview of his life and work, as well as a portrait of him by the famous artist Sir Joshua Reynolds. 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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