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It is hard to say whether the doctors of law or divinity have made the greater advances in the lucrative read more

It is hard to say whether the doctors of law or divinity have made the greater advances in the lucrative business of mystery.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Mystery Quotes,
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The number is certainly the cause. The apparent disorder
augments the grandeur, for the appearance of care is highly read more

The number is certainly the cause. The apparent disorder
augments the grandeur, for the appearance of care is highly
contrary to our ideas of magnificence. Besides, the stars lie in
such apparent confusion, as makes it impossible on ordinary
occasion to reckon them. This gives them the advantage of a sort
of infinity.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Stars Quotes,
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People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors

People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors

by Edmund Burke Found in: Posterity Quotes,
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What ever disunites man from God, also disunites man from man.

What ever disunites man from God, also disunites man from man.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Unity Quotes,
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That chastity of honour which felt a stain like a wound.

That chastity of honour which felt a stain like a wound.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Chastity Quotes,
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