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

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

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

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

Among a people generally corrupt liberty cannot long exist.

- Edmund Burke

The Fate of good men who refuse to become involved in politics is to be ruled by evil men.

- Edmund Burke

The hottest fires in hell are reserved for those who remain neutral in times of moral crisis.

- Edmund Burke