Edmund Burke

The tyranny of a multitude is a multiplied tyranny.

The tyranny of a multitude is a multiplied tyranny.

Learning will be cast into the mire and trodden down under the
hoofs of a swinish multitude.

Learning will be cast into the mire and trodden down under the
hoofs of a swinish multitude.

Never despair; but if you do, work on in despair

Never despair; but if you do, work on in despair

I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no
small one, in the real misfortunes read more

I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no
small one, in the real misfortunes and pains of others.

Justice is itself the great standing policy of civil society; and
any eminent departure from it, under any circumstances, read more

Justice is itself the great standing policy of civil society; and
any eminent departure from it, under any circumstances, lies
under the suspicion of being no policy at all.