Edmund Burke

The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of
the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging read more

The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of
the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it,
and that which tends most to the perpetuation of society itself.
It makes our weakness subservient to our virtue; it grafts
benevolence even upon avarice. The possession of family wealth
and of the distinction which attends hereditary possessions (as
most concerned in it,) are the natural securities for this
transmission.

Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.

Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.

Young man, there is America--which at this day serves for little
more than to amuse you with stories of read more

Young man, there is America--which at this day serves for little
more than to amuse you with stories of savage men and uncouth
manners; yet shall, before you taste of death, show itself equal
to the whole that commerce which now attracts the envy of the
world.

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.

By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation.

By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation.