We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature. Edmund Burke changegreatlaw Change image and share on social
Beauty in distress is much the most affecting beauty. Edmund Burke affectbeautydistress 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
Religious persecution may shield itself under the guise of a mistaken and over-zealous piety. Edmund Burke guisemistakepersecution Change image and share on social
Never despair, but if you do, work on in despair. Edmund Burke despairwork Change image and share on social
A State without the means of some change is without the means of its conservation. Edmund Burke changeconservationmean Change image and share on social
It is ordained in the eternal constitution of things, that men of intemperate minds cannot be free. Their passions forge their fetters. Edmund Burke constitutioneternalfetter Change image and share on social
Passion for fame: A passion which is the instinct of all great souls. Edmund Burke famegreatinstinct 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
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