Edmund Burke: “As to what is said, in a physical and moral view, against the home consumption of spirits, experience has long since…”

They cannot raise supplies; but they can raise mobs.

Never did a state, in any case, enrich itself by the confiscations of the citizens.

But to form a free government, that is, to temper together these opposite elements of liberty and restraint in one consistent work, requires much thought, deep reflection, a sagacious, powerful, and combining mind.

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.