Prejudice renders a man's virtue his habit, and a series of unconnected arts. Though just prejudice, his duty becomes a part of his nature.
Edmund BurkeIt is undoubtedly the business of ministers very much to consult the inclinations of the people, but they ought to take great care that they do not receive that inclination from the few persons who may happen to approach them.
Edmund BurkeLaws are commanded to hold their tongues among arms; and tribunals fall to the ground with the peace they are no longer able to uphold.
Edmund Burke