“The starry heaven, though it occurs so very frequently to our view, never fails to excite an idea of grandeur. This cannot be owing to the stars themselves, separately considered. The number is certainly the cause. The apparent disorder augments the grandeur, for the appearance of care is highly contrary to our ideas of magnificence. Besides, the stars lie in such apparent confusion, as makes it impossible on ordinary occasions to reckon them. This gives them the advantage of a sort of infinity.”
Quote by Edmund Burke
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The Works of the Right Honorable Edmund Burke
This compilation includes a variety of works by Edmund Burke, covering topics such as politics, philosophy, and social issues. It features his influential essays on the American Revolution and the French Revolution, as well as his seminal speeches on the rights of the British Parliament and the principles of constitutional government. 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
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