By the disposition of a stupendous wisdom, moulding together the great mysterious incorporation of the human race, the whole, at one time, is never old, or middle-aged, or young; but, in a condition of unchangeable constancy, moves on through the varied tenor of perpetual decay, fall, renovation, and progression.
Edmund BurkeNothing, indeed, but the possession of some power can with any certainty discover what at the bottom is the true character of any man.
Edmund BurkeBetter to be despised for too anxious apprehensions than ruined by too confident a security.
Edmund Burke