A disposition to preserve, and an ability to improve, taken together, would be my standard of a statesman.
Conservatism founder
Reflections on the Revolution in France
1790
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"The effects of liberty on the human mind are not always favourable to the peace of society, or to the order of a state."
Strange & Unusual"Old establishments are tried by their effects. If the people are happy, united, wealthy, and powerful, we presume the government under which they are found to be good."
Humorous"Difficulty is a severe instructor, always at our elbow."
Strange & Unusual"The use of force alone is but temporary. It may subdue for a moment; but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again: and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually to be conquered."
Strange & Unusual"Public calamity is a mighty leveller."
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