But, notwithstanding some peculiar appearances and practices, it is impossible not to perceive a great conformity between this and the ancient orders which have been established for the purposes of religion in almost all countries.
Burke argues for the similarities between Druidic practices and those of other ancient religions.
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It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint.
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!
The body of the people must not find the principles of natural subordination by art rooted out of their minds.
To tell the people that they are relieved by the dilapidation of their public estate is a cruel and insolent imposition.
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