“Society cannot exist unless a controlling power upon will and appetite be placed somewhere, and the less of it there is within, the more there must be without.”
Quote by Edmund Burke
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A Letter from Mr. Burke, to a Member of the National Assembly: In Answer to Some Objections to His Book on French Affairs
A Letter from Mr. Burke, to a Member of the National Assembly is a political treatise that addresses specific objections raised against Burke's earlier book on French affairs. It explores the complexities of the French Revolution and its implications, offering insights into the political and social landscape of the era. more
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Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke, a British statesman and writer, was born on January 12, 1729, and died on July 9, 1797. He was one of the most prominent political thinkers of the 18th century, known for his profound insights into liberty, democracy, and conservatism. more