British statesman, economist, & philosopher (1729-1797)
Painting, when we have allowed for the pleasure of imitation, can only affect simply by the images it presents; and even in painting, a judicious obscurity in some things contributes to the effect of the picture.
EDMUND BURKE
A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of our Ideas of the Sublime and the Beautiful
Prejudice renders a man's virtue his habit, and not a series of unconnected acts. Through just prejudice, his duty becomes a part of his nature.
EDMUND BURKE
Reflections on the Revolution in France
He has not observed on the nature of vanity who does not know that it is omnivorous--that it has no choice in its food--that it is fond to talk even of its own faults and vices, as what will excite surprise and draw attention, and what will pass at worst for openness and candor.
EDMUND BURKE
The Works of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke
It may be observed, that very polished languages, and such as are praised for their superior clearness and perspicuity, are generally deficient in strength.
EDMUND BURKE
Philosophical Enquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful
The poorest being that crawls the earth, contending to save itself from injustice and oppression, is an object respectable in the eyes of God and man.
EDMUND BURKE
attributed, An Inquiry, Concerning the Author of the Letters of Junius