“Surely the church is a place where one day's truce ought to be allowed to the dissensions and animosities of mankind.”
Quote by Edmund Burke
Work
On Taste on the Sublime and Beautiful, Reflections on the Revolution, A Letter to a Noble Lord
This book is a comprehensive exploration of aesthetic concepts, including the sublime and the beautiful, and incorporates reflections on the historical context of the French Revolution. It also features a letter exchanged with a noble individual, offering insights into the author's thoughts and the cultural climate of the time. more
Author
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
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