Poetry is the art of substantiating shadows, and of lending existence to nothing. Edmund Burke artexistencelend Change image and share on social
What ever disunites man from God, also disunites man from man. Edmund Burke disunitegodman Change image and share on social
Among a people generally corrupt liberty cannot long exist. Edmund Burke corruptexistgenerally Change image and share on social
There is a boundary to men's passions when they act from feelings; but none when they are under the influence of imagination. Edmund Burke actboundaryfeeling Change image and share on social
In effect, to follow, not to force the public inclination; to give a direction, a form, a technical dress, and a specific sanction, to the general sense of the community, is the true end of legislature. Edmund Burke communitydirectiondress share on social
The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedience, and by parts. Edmund Burke dangerexpedienceliberty Change image and share on social
Superstition is the religion of feeble minds. Edmund Burke feeblemindreligion Change image and share on social
People crushed by laws, have no hope but to evade power. If the laws are their enemies, they will be enemies to the law; and those who have most to hope and nothing to lose will always be dangerous. Edmund Burke crushdangerousenemy Change image and share on social
It is not what a lawyer tells me I may do; but what humanity, reason, and justice tell me I ought to do. Edmund Burke humanityjusticelawyer Change image and share on social
