“My hold of the colonies is in the close affection which grows from common names, from kindred blood, from similar privileges, and equal protection. These are ties which, though light as air, are as strong as links of iron.”
Book:Burke, Select Works
Quote by Edmund Burke
Work
Burke, Select Works
This compilation includes a variety of essays, speeches, and political treatises that showcase Burke's influential ideas on politics, morality, and society. The works are known for their depth of analysis and their enduring relevance in contemporary discourse. 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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