Education is the cheap defense of nations. Edmund Burke cheapdefenseeducation Change image and share on social
One that confounds good and evil is an enemy to good. Edmund Burke confoundenemyevil Change image and share on social
In a democracy, the majority of the citizens is capable of exercising the most cruel oppressions upon the minority. Edmund Burke capablecitizencruel Change image and share on social
Under the pressure of the cares and sorrows of our mortal condition, men have at all times, and in all countries, called in some physical aid to their moral consolations - wine, beer, opium, brandy, or tobacco. Edmund Burke aidbeerbrandy share on social
Liberty must be limited in order to be possessed. Edmund Burke libertylimitorder Change image and share on social
He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper. Edmund Burke antagonisthelpernerve Change image and share on social
A spirit of innovation is generally the result of a selfish temper and confined views. People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors. Edmund Burke ancestorbackwardconfine Change image and share on social
Whenever a separation is made between liberty and justice, neither, in my opinion, is safe. Edmund Burke justicelibertymake Change image and share on social
Whenever our neighbour's house is on fire, it cannot be amiss for the engines to play a little on our own. Edmund Burke amissenginefire Change image and share on social