Edmund Burke
Ireland
12 Jan 1729 // 9 Jul 1797
Statesman / Author / Orator/ Philosopher
12 Jan 1729 // 9 Jul 1797
Statesman / Author / Orator/ Philosopher
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He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper
Circumstances give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing color and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind
Beauty is the promise of happiness
Beauty in distress is much the most affecting beauty
Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak ones
Ambition can creep as well as soar
When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle
I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no small one, in the real misfortunes and pains of others
People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors
Writers, especially when they act in a body and with one direction, have great influence on the public mind
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human
On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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