Society can overlook murder, adultery or swindling; it never forgives preaching of a new gospel.
Edmund BurkeAll human laws are, properly speaking, only declaratory; they may alter the mode and application, but have no power over the substance of original justice.
Edmund BurkeAll persons possessing any portion of power ought to be strongly and awfully impressed with an idea that they act in trust, and that they are to account for their conduct in that trust to the one great Master, Author, and Founder of society.
Edmund BurkeHe that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
Edmund Burke