In a democracy, the majority of the citizens is capable of exercising the most cruel oppressions upon the minority.
The essence of tyranny is the enforcement of stupid laws. - Edmund Burke
The essence of tyranny is the enforcement of stupid laws.
- Edmund Burke
If we owned the property, we will be free and prosperous. If so they regain control, we will become poor - Edmund Burke
If we owned the property, we will be free and prosperous. If so they regain control, we will become poor
Men are qualified for civil liberty in exact proportion to their disposition to put moral chains upon their own appetites…in proportion as they are m… - Edmund Burke
Men are qualified for civil liberty in exact proportion to their disposition to put moral chains upon their own appetites…in proportion as they are m…
Rage and frenzy will pull down more in half an hour than prudence, deliberation, and foresight can build up in a hundred years. - Edmund Burke
Rage and frenzy will pull down more in half an hour than prudence, deliberation, and foresight can build up in a hundred years.
In a democracy, the majority of the citizens is capable of exercising the most cruel oppressions upon the minority. - Edmund Burke
When you fear something, learn as much about it as you can. Knowledge conquers fear. - Edmund Burke
When you fear something, learn as much about it as you can. Knowledge conquers fear.
The Fate of good men who refuse to become involved in politics is to be ruled by evil men. - Edmund Burke
The Fate of good men who refuse to become involved in politics is to be ruled by evil men.
Among a people generally corrupt liberty cannot long exist. - Edmund Burke
Among a people generally corrupt liberty cannot long exist.
The hottest fires in hell are reserved for those who remain neutral in times of moral crisis. - Edmund Burke
The hottest fires in hell are reserved for those who remain neutral in times of moral crisis.
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