I venture to say no war can be long carried on against the will of the people.
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In effect, to follow, not to force the public inclination; to give a direction, a form, a technical dress, and a specific sanction, to the general sense of the community, is the true end of legislature.Edmund Burke
Custom reconciles us to everything.
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Never, no, never, did Nature say one thing and Wisdom say another.
Edmund Burke
The age of chivalry is gone. That of sophisters, economists and calculators has succeeded.
Edmund Burke
The mysterious virtue of wax and parchment.
Edmund Burke
Whilst shame keeps its watch, virtue is not wholly extinguished in the heart; nor will moderation be utterly exiled from the minds of tyrants.
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