To be attached to the subdivision, to love the little platoon we belong to in society, is the first principle (the germ as it were) of public affection. It is the first link in the series by which we proceed towards a love to our country and to mankind.

Edmund Burke

Reflections on the Revolution in France

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Political theory

Author

Edmund Burke

Source

Reflections on the Revolution in France

Genre

Political literature

Language

English

Time

1790 1790s 18th century

Occupation

Philosopher Politician Writer

From

Ireland Europe

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Original Citation

Burke, Edmund. Reflections on the Revolution in France. London: James Dodsley, 1790.

Current Citation

Burke, Edmund. "Reflections on the Revolution in France." The Portable Edmund Burke, edited by Isaac Kramnick. Penguin, 2009.

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Parties must ever exist in a free country.

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Burke, Edmund. "Speech on Conciliation with America." House of Commons. 22 Mar. 1775, Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London, England, UK.

Current Citation

Burke, Edmund. "Speech on Conciliation with the Colonies." The Portable Edmund Burke, edited by Isaac Kramnick. Penguin, 2009.

Another quote from the 1790s

Come forth into the light of things,
Let Nature be your teacher.

William Wordsworth

The Table Turned

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The Table Turned
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Language
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Time
1798 1790s 18th century
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Wordsworth, William. "The Tables turned; an Evening Scene, on the same subject." Lyrical Ballads, with a Few Other Poems. London: J. & A. Arch, 1798, I. 15.

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The government strong enough to give you what you want is strong enough to take it all away.

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Barry Goldwater
Medium
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Genre
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Language
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Time
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Goldwater, Barry. Campaign speech. 21 Oct. 1964.