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
To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely. Edmund Burke countrylovelovely Change image and share on social
Beauty in distress is much the most affecting beauty. Edmund Burke affectbeautydistress Change image and share on social
When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle. Edmund Burke associatebadcombine Change image and share on social
Among a people generally corrupt liberty cannot long exist. Edmund Burke corruptexistgenerally 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
Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver. Edmund Burke corruptflatterygiver Change image and share on social
Religion is essentially the art and the theory of the remaking of man. Man is not a finished creation. Edmund Burke artcreationessentially Change image and share on social
Nothing is so fatal to religion as indifference. Edmund Burke fatalindifferencereligion Change image and share on social