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Quote by Edmund Burke

“Ambition can creep as well as soar.”

Quote by Edmund Burke

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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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