Edmund Burke, Reflections on the Quotes

A collection of quotes by Edmund Burke, Reflections on the.

Edmund Burke was an Irish statesman, philosopher, and political theorist who lived from 1729 to 1797. He is best known for his influential work, "Reflections on the Revolution in France," published in 1790. Burke's writings and speeches emphasized the importance of tradition, gradual change, and the preservation of established institutions. He strongly criticized the French Revolution, arguing that sudden and radical change could lead to chaos and the destruction of societal order. Burke's ideas have had a lasting impact on conservative political thought and continue to be studied and debated to this day.