If ever there was in all the proceedings of government a rule that is fundamental, universal, invariable it is this: that you ought never to attempt a measure of authority you are not morally sure you can go through with.


in the House of Commons, 9 May 1770

Edmund Burke Quotes

If ever there was in all the proceedings of government a rule that is fundamental, universal, invariable it is this: that you ought never to attempt...

If ever there was in all the proceedings of government a rule that is fundamental, universal, invariable it is this: that you ought never to attempt...

If ever there was in all the proceedings of government a rule that is fundamental, universal, invariable it is this: that you ought never to attempt...

If ever there was in all the proceedings of government a rule that is fundamental, universal, invariable it is this: that you ought never to attempt...