On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
However, I considered that treasure rather as a possession to be secured than as a prize to be contended for.
Said by
Edmund Burke
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
From his critique of the French Revolution, Burke distinguishes between liberty as a secured inheritance and liberty as a revolutionary prize.
Share
More from Edmund Burke
Jan 1, 1790
Who could flatter himself that these men, suddenly, and as it were by enchantment, snatched from the humblest rank of subordination, would not be intoxicated with their unprepared greatness?
Jan 1, 1790
This is the spirit of our Constitution, not only in its settled course, but in all its revolutions.
Jan 1, 1790
As he is not to obey us, but we are to obey the law in him, our Constitution has made no sort of provision towards rendering him, as a servant, in any degree responsible.
Jan 1, 1790
Though a king may abdicate for his own person, he cannot abdicate for the monarchy.
Other voices in this conversation
