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It has all the contortions of the sibyl without the inspiration.

It has all the contortions of the sibyl without the inspiration.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Comparisons Quotes,
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To execute laws is a royal office; to execute orders is not to be
a king. However, a political read more

To execute laws is a royal office; to execute orders is not to be
a king. However, a political executive magistracy, though merely
such, is a great trust.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Public trust Quotes,
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There ought to be system of manners in every nation which a
well-formed mind would be disposed to relish. read more

There ought to be system of manners in every nation which a
well-formed mind would be disposed to relish. To make us love
our country, our country ought to be lovely.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Love of country Quotes,
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The writers against religion, whilst they oppose every system,
are wisely careful never to set up any of their read more

The writers against religion, whilst they oppose every system,
are wisely careful never to set up any of their own.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Religion Quotes,
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Better be despised for too anxious apprehensions, than ruined by too confident security.

Better be despised for too anxious apprehensions, than ruined by too confident security.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Security Quotes,
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