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It is the function of a judge not to make but to declare the law,
according to the golden read more

It is the function of a judge not to make but to declare the law,
according to the golden mete-wand of the law and not by the
crooked cord of discretion.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Judges Quotes,
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I know of nothing sublime which is not some modification of power.

I know of nothing sublime which is not some modification of power.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Power Quotes,
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Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no
other.

Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no
other.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Example Quotes,
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We must not always judge of the generality of the opinion by the noise of the acclamation.

We must not always judge of the generality of the opinion by the noise of the acclamation.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Applause Quotes,
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I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no
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I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no
small one, in the real misfortunes and pains of others.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Delight Quotes,
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