Edmund Burke

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" Among a people generally corrupt liberty cannot long exist. "
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Edmund Burke
People , Liberty
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" Custom reconciles us to everything. "
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Custom
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" 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. "
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Circumstances , Mankind , Reality
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" By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation. "
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May
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" Beauty is the promise of happiness. "
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Happiness , Promise
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" Beauty in distress is much the most affecting beauty. "
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" A spirit of innovation is generally the result of a selfish temper and confined views. People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors. "
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Edmund Burke
People , Will , Innovation , Posterity , Result
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" Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak ones. "
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Applause , End
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" Ambition can creep as well as soar. "
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Ambition
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" All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing. "
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Nothing , World , Men , Evil
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Edmund Burke
born: died: genre: occupation:
12-Jan-1729 09-Jul-1797 Political philosophy, conservatism, and rhetoric Philosopher, statesman, and political theorist
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