敵対者との取っ組み合いが、我々の心を鍛え技を研ぎ澄ます。敵対者とはすなわち、支持者のことに他ならない。 - エドマンド・バーク (1729 - 97): 『フランス革命の省察』
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He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper. - Edmund Burke (1729 - 97): Reflections on the Revolution in France
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