When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.

Quote by Edmund Burke

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The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we...

The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we...

All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for...

All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for...

Next to love, sympathy is the divinest passion of the human heart

Next to love, sympathy is the divinest passion of the human heart

Liberty must be limited in order to be possessed

Liberty must be limited in order to be possessed

Free trade is not based on utility but on justice.

Free trade is not based on utility but on justice.

Nobility is a graceful ornament to the civil order. It is the Corinthian capital of...

Nobility is a graceful ornament to the civil order. It is the Corinthian capital of...

People crushed by laws, have no hope but to evade power. If the laws are...

People crushed by laws, have no hope but to evade power. If the laws are...

Religion is essentially the art and the theory of the remaking of man. Man is...

Religion is essentially the art and the theory of the remaking of man. Man is...

Well is it known that ambition can creep as well as soar.

Well is it known that ambition can creep as well as soar.

When the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents,...

When the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents,...

Religion is essentially the art and the theory of the remaking of man. Man is...

Religion is essentially the art and the theory of the remaking of man. Man is...

Good order is the foundation of all things.

Good order is the foundation of all things.

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do...

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do...

Beauty in distress is much the most affecting beauty.

Beauty in distress is much the most affecting beauty.

If you can be well without health, you may be happy without virtue.

If you can be well without health, you may be happy without virtue.

He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is...

He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is...

All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is...

All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is...

The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedience, and by parts.

The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedience, and by parts.

In effect, to follow, not to force the public inclination; to give a direction, a...

In effect, to follow, not to force the public inclination; to give a direction, a...

Circumstances give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing color and discriminating effect. The...

Circumstances give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing color and discriminating effect. The...