Quote by Edmund Burke

In effect, to follow, not to force the public inclination; to give a direction, a form, a technical dress, and a specific sanction, to the general sense of the community, is the true end of legislature.

In effect, to follow, not to force the public inclination; t

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This quote suggests that the primary purpose of legislation is not to forcefully impose laws on the public, but rather to align with and guide the existing will and desires of the community. It emphasizes the importance of legislatures providing structure, clear guidelines, and legal legitimacy to the collective understanding and values of society. Ultimately, the quote highlights the idea that the true objective of legislative bodies is to channel and support the overarching sentiments and aspirations of the people they represent.

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