By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation. Edmund Burke dikedrowngnaw Change image and share on social
It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for its welfare. Edmund Burke anxiouscomplainererror Change image and share on social
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke evilgoodman Change image and share on social
It is, generally, in the season of prosperity that men discover their real temper, principles, and designs. Edmund Burke designdiscovergenerally Change image and share on social
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent. Edmund Burke consciencefootholdgain Change image and share on social
The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we ought to see what it will please them to do, before we risk congratulations. Edmund Burke congratulationeffectindividual Change image and share on social