Whenever our neighbour's house is on fire, it cannot be amiss for the engines to play a little on our own. Edmund Burke amissenginefire Change image and share on social
Slavery is a weed that grows on every soil. Edmund Burke growslaverysoil Change image and share on social
Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak ones. Edmund Burke aimapplauseend Change image and share on social
When the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction of the state, will be of no service. They will become flatterers instead of legislators; the instruments, not the guides, of the people. Edmund Burke auctionbidderchoose share on social
Facts are to the mind what food is to the body. Edmund Burke bodyfactfood Change image and share on social
Our patience will achieve more than our force. Edmund Burke achieveforcepatience Change image and share on social
Nothing turns out to be so oppressive and unjust as a feeble government. Edmund Burke feeblegovernmentoppressive Change image and share on social
The traveller has reached the end of the journey! Edmund Burke endjourneyreach Change image and share on social
All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter. Edmund Burke actbarterbenefit Change image and share on social