The person who grieves suffers his passion to grow upon him; he indulges it, he loves it; but this never happens in the case of actual pain, which no man ever willingly endured for any considerable time. Edmund Burke actualcaseconsiderable 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
Frugality is founded on the principal that all riches have limits. Edmund Burke foundfrugalitylimit Change image and share on social
If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed. Edmund Burke commandfreepoor Change image and share on social
Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom; and a great empire and little minds go ill together. Edmund Burke empiregreatill Change image and share on social
Poetry is the art of substantiating shadows, and of lending existence to nothing. Edmund Burke artexistencelend Change image and share on social
To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely. Edmund Burke countrylovelovely Change image and share on social
Whilst shame keeps its watch, virtue is not wholly extinguished in the heart; nor will moderation be utterly exiled from the minds of tyrants. Edmund Burke exileextinguishheart Change image and share on social
