But the age of chivalry is gone. That of sophisters, economists, and calculators has succeeded; and the glory of Europe is extinguished forever. Edmund Burke agecalculatorchivalry Change image and share on social
Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other. Edmund Burke learnmankindschool Change image and share on social
Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none. Edmund Burke goodtoleration Change image and share on social
There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice, equity - the law of nature and of nations. Edmund Burke creatorequitygovern Change image and share on social
Justice is itself the great standing policy of civil society; and any eminent departure from it, under any circumstances, lies under the suspicion of being no policy at all. Edmund Burke circumstancecivildeparture Change image and share on social
No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear. Edmund Burke acteffectuallyfear Change image and share on social
Beauty is the promise of happiness. Edmund Burke beautyhappinesspromise Change image and share on social
I venture to say no war can be long carried on against the will of the people. Edmund Burke carrylongpeople Change image and share on social