Edmund Burke

British philosopher Edmund Burke is best remembered for his support of the American colonies. He was a prominent figure in British politics. His fervent speeches and passionate writings made him an esteemed figure in the British House of Commons. Here are some of Edmund Burke's famous words.

Praise
Applaud us when we run, console us when we fall, cheer us when we recover.

Character
If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.

Character
If you can be well without health, you may be happy without virtue.

Courage
No passion so effectually robs the mind of its powers of acting and reasoning as fear.

Patience
Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Creativity
There is a boundary to men's passions when they act from feelings; but none when they are under the influence of imagination.