The first and simplest emotion which we discover in the human mind, is curiosity. Edmund Burke curiositydiscoveremotion 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
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
Society can overlook murder, adultery or swindling; it never forgives preaching of a new gospel. Edmund Burke adulteryforgivegospel 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
If the people are happy, united, wealthy, and powerful, we presume the rest. We conclude that to be good from whence good is derived. Edmund Burke concludederivegood Change image and share on social
Falsehood is a perennial spring. Edmund Burke falsehoodperennialspring 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
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
All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter. Edmund Burke actbarterbenefit Change image and share on social
