Quote by Edmund Burke

Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays instead of serving you if he sacrifices it to your opinion.

Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his

Summary

This quote emphasizes the responsibility of a representative towards their constituents. It suggests that a representative's duty is not solely to cater to the interests of their industry, but also to exercise their own judgement. By prioritizing the opinions of their electorate over their own judgement, a representative would be failing in their duty. The quote highlights the importance of maintaining integrity and making informed decisions in the best interest of the people they represent.

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Politics

By Edmund Burke

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