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An event has happened, upon which it is difficult to speak, and im

An event has happened, upon which it is difficult to speak, and impossible to be silent. – Edmund Burke

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All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter. – Edmund Burke

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Government
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Edmund Burke
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When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated. From that moment, we have no compass to govern us, nor can we know distinctly to what port to steer. – Edmund Burke

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Rules
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Edmund Burke
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We never forgive those who make us blush. – Jean-Francois De La Harpe

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Shame

Whilst shame keeps its watch, virtue is not wholly extinguished in the heart; nor will moderation be utterly exiled from the minds of tyrants. – Edmund Burke

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Shame

Old maids sweeten their tea with scandal. – Josh Billings

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Shame

Shame is worse than death. – Proverb

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Shame

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