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
Whenever a separation is made between liberty and justice, neither, in my opinion, is safe. Edmund Burke justicelibertymake Change image and share on social
The tyranny of a multitude is a multiplied tyranny. Edmund Burke multiplymultitudetyranny Change image and share on social
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper. Edmund Burke antagonisthelpernerve Change image and share on social
Nobility is a graceful ornament to the civil order. It is the Corinthian capital of polished society. Edmund Burke capitalcivilcorinthian Change image and share on social
Mere parsimony is not economy. Expense, and great expense, may be an essential part in true economy. Edmund Burke economyessentialexpense Change image and share on social
In a democracy, the majority of the citizens is capable of exercising the most cruel oppressions upon the minority. Edmund Burke capablecitizencruel Change image and share on social
To tax and to please, no more than to love and to be wise, is not given to men. Edmund Burke lovemantax Change image and share on social
It is the interest of the commercial world that wealth should be found everywhere. Edmund Burke commercialfindinterest Change image and share on social
