When the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction of the state, will be of no service. They will become flatterers instead of legislators; the instruments, not the guides, of the people. Edmund Burke auctionbidderchoose share on social
Our patience will achieve more than our force. Edmund Burke achieveforcepatience 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
Nobility is a graceful ornament to the civil order. It is the Corinthian capital of polished society. Edmund Burke capitalcivilcorinthian Change image and share on social
The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse. Edmund Burke abusedangerousgreat 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
Falsehood is a perennial spring. Edmund Burke falsehoodperennialspring 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
Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other. Edmund Burke learnmankindschool Change image and share on social
