Edmund Burke, A Letter from Mr. Burke to a Member of the National Assembly in Answer to Some Objections to His Book on French Affairs (January 19, 1791). London: J. Dodsley, 1791, p. 7
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The conduct of a losing party never appears right: at least it can never possess the only infallible criterion of wisdom to vulgar judgments—success.
— Edmund Burke on Success
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About Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke (12 January 1729 – 9 July 1797) was a British and Irish statesman and philosopher. Born in Dublin, Burke served as a member of parliament (MP) between 1766 and 1794 in the House of Commons of Great Britain with the Whig Party after moving to London in 1750.
About Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke (12 January 1729 – 9 July 1797) was a British and Irish statesman and philosopher. Born in Dublin, Burke served as a member of parliament (MP) between 1766 and 1794 in the House of Commons of Great Britain with the Whig Party after moving to London in 1750.
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