I consider how little man is, yet, in his own mind, how great. He is lord and master of all things, yet scarce can command anything.
Edmund BurkeMy hold of the colonies is in the close affection which grows from common names, from kindred blood, from similar privileges, and equal protection. These are ties which, though light as air, are as strong as links of iron.
Edmund BurkeIt is by bribing, not so often by being bribed, that wicked politicians bring ruin on mankind. Avarice is a rival to the pursuits of many.
Edmund Burke