“In the weakness of one kind of authority, and in the fluctuation of all, the officers of an army will remain for some time mutinous and full of faction, until some popular general, who understands the art of conciliating the soldiery, and who possesses the true spirit of command, shall draw the eyes of all men upon himself. Armies will obey him on his personal account. There is no other way of securing military obedience in this state of things.”
Quote by Edmund Burke
Work
Reflections on the Revolution in France and on the Proceedings in Certain Societies in London Relative to that Event: 1790
This work offers a detailed examination of the French Revolution and its repercussions on various London-based societies. The author provides insights into the political and social changes brought about by the revolution, as well as the reactions and discussions among London's intellectual circles. 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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