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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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He was not merely a chip of the old Block, but the old Block
itself.

He was not merely a chip of the old Block, but the old Block
itself.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Character Quotes,
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He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.

He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Nervousness Quotes,
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All men that are ruined, are ruined on the side of their natural
propensities.

All men that are ruined, are ruined on the side of their natural
propensities.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Character Quotes,
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All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.

All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Compromise Quotes,
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