Circumstances give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing color and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind. Edmund Burke Read Quote
I venture to say no war can be long carried on against the will of the people. Edmund Burke Read Quote
It is, generally, in the season of prosperity that men discover their real temper, principles, and designs. Edmund Burke Read Quote
Whilst shame keeps its watch, virtue is not wholly extinguished in the heart; nor will moderation be utterly exiled from the minds of tyrants. Edmund Burke Read Quote
Justice is itself the great standing policy of civil society; and any eminent departure from it, under any circumstances, lies under the suspicion of being no policy at all. Edmund Burke Read Quote
All human laws are, properly speaking, only declaratory; they have no power over the substance of original justice. Edmund Burke Read Quote
Society can overlook murder, adultery or swindling; it never forgives preaching of a new gospel. Edmund Burke Read Quote
