Reflections on the Revolution in France and Other Writings Quotes

“All circumstances taken together, the French Revolution is the most astonishing that has hitherto happened on the world. The most wonderful things are brought about in many instances by means the most absurd and ridiculous; in the most ridiculous modes; and, apparently, by the most contemptible instruments. Everything seems out of nature in this strange chaos of levity and ferocity, and of all sorts of crimes jumbled together with all sorts of follies. In viewing this monstrous tragicomic scene, the most opposite passions necessarily succeed, and sometimes mix with each other in the mind; alternate contempt and indignation; alternate laughter and tears; alternate scorn and horror.”
― Edmund Burke, Reflections on the Revolution in France and Other Writings: Edited and Introduced by Jesse Norman

“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 and Other Writings: Edited and Introduced by Jesse Norman