I've probably used this before
Aug 10– Reflections On The Revolution In France by Edmund Burke (1790)
Summary: "I have strong opinions, but I cannot express them."
Commentary: I think it's fine to say that you believe in moderation, that you want to see the full effect of things before passing judgement, etc. The French Revolution being only around a year old when he wrote this. But to take page after page to say so is a bit much. The rest looks like background, preparing to compare the difference between England and France, but it cuts off in the middle of the line of reasoning in this selection.
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