Edmund Burke Quotes

Edmund Burke — Irish Statesman born on January 12, 1729, died on July 09, 1797

Edmund Burke PC was an Anglo-Irish statesman born in Dublin, as well as an author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher, who, after moving to England, served for many years in the House of Commons of Great Britain as a member of the Whig party... (wikipedia)

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.

Hypocrisy can afford to be magnificent in its promises, for never intending to go beyond promise, it costs nothing.

Under the pressure of the cares and sorrows of our mortal condition, men have at all times, and in all countries, called in some physical aid to their moral consolations - wine, beer, opium, brandy, or tobacco.

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.

People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors.

Edmund Burke Quotes

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