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The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they

The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we ought to see what it will please them to do, before we risk congratulations. – Edmund Burke

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People will not look forward to posterity who will not look backward to their ancestors. – Edmund Burke

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