Quote by Edmund Burke

Parliament is not a congress of ambassadors from different and hostile interests; which interests each must maintain, as an agent and advocate, against other agents and advocates; but parliament is a deliberative assembly of one nation, with one interest, that of the whole; where, not local purposes, not local prejudices ought to guide, but the general good, resulting from the general reason of the whole. You choose a member indeed; but when you have chosen him, he is not a member of Bristol, but he is a member of parliament.

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Summary

This quote, by Edmund Burke, emphasizes that parliament should not be viewed as a gathering of conflicting interests, but rather as a collective body representing the entire nation and working for its common benefit. Burke argues against prioritizing local or special interests over the broader welfare. The quote underscores the idea that once elected, a parliament member should prioritize their duty to the nation as a whole rather than representing solely their constituency. Overall, the quote highlights the importance of a unified and rational decision-making process in parliament.

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By Edmund Burke

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