Edmund Burke: “What presumption can arise from the event of the water ordeal, in which no callosity of hands, no bravery, no skill in…”

But when the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction of the state, will be of no service.

Not being illuminated with the light of which the gentlemen of France tell us they have got so abundant a share, they acted under a strong impression of the ignorance and fallibility of mankind.

Of this consolation whoever deprives them deadens their industry, and strikes at the root of all acquisition as of all conservation.

This is the result of all the delusions held out to engage a miserable people in rebellion, murder, and sacrilege, and to make them prompt and zealous instruments in the ruin of their country!