Edmund Burke

There is, however, a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.

Edmund Burke

Though ugliness be the opposite of beauty, it is not the opposite to proportion and fitness; for it is possible that a thing may be very ugly with any proportions, and with a perfect fitness for any use.

Edmund Burke

To drive men from independence to live on alms, is itself great cruelty.

Edmund Burke

To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.

Edmund Burke

To reach the height of our ambition is like trying to reach the rainbow; as we advance it recedes.

Edmund Burke

To speak of atrocious crimes in mild language is treason to virtue.

Edmund Burke

Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none.

Edmund Burke

True religion is the foundation of society. When that is once shaken by contempt, the whole fabric cannot be stable nor lasting.

Edmund Burke

Tyrants seldom want pretexts.

Edmund Burke

Wars are just to those to whom they are necessary.

Edmund Burke