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When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss c

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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Society can overlook murder, adultery or swindling it never forgives preaching of a new gospel. – Edmund Burke

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