Evils we have had continually calling for reformation, and reformations more grievous than any evils.
Edmund BurkeIt is hard to say whether doctors of law or divinity have made the greater advances in the lucrative business of mystery.
Edmund BurkeThere is no safety for honest men, but by believing all possible evil of evil men, and by acting with promptitude, decision, and steadiness on that belief.
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 BurkeAn event has happened, upon which it is difficult to speak, and impossible to be silent.
Edmund BurkeKnowledge of those unalterable Relations which Providence has ordained that every thing should bear to every other...To these we should conform in good Earnest; and not think to force Nature, and the whole Order of her System, by a Compliance with our Pride, and Folly, to conform to our artificial Regulations.
Edmund Burke