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" For failings he had undoubtedly — many of us remember them ; we are this day considering the effect of them. But he had no failings which were not owing to a noble cause ; to an ardent, generous, perhaps an immoderate, passion for fame ; a passion which... "
Public characters [Formerly British public characters] of 1798-9 - 1809-10 - Page 155
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The Writings and Speeches of Edmund Burke: On Conciliation with America ...

Edmund Burke - 2008 - 602 pages
...to an ardent, generous, perhaps an immoderate passion for fame : a passion which is the instinct of all great souls. He worshipped that goddess, wheresoever she appeared ; but he paid Iris particular devotions to her in her favorite habitation, in her chosen temple, the House of Commons....
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