A great empire and little minds go ill together.
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True humility-the basis of the Christian system-is the low but deep and firm foundation of all virtues.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True humility is essential for building a strong moral character and all virtues stem from it.
Edmund Burke emphasizes that genuine humility is not just a modest disposition but is fundamental to the virtue framework of Christianity. It serves as a stable and profound foundation upon which all other moral virtues can be built, suggesting that without humility, other virtues cannot be fully realized or practiced.
Themes
HumilityVirtuesChristianityMoralityFoundation
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about leadership, one could use this quote to highlight the importance of humility.
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