Quote by Edmund Burke

I know of nothing sublime which is not some modification of power.

I know of nothing sublime which is not some modification of

Summary

This quote suggests that anything considered to be truly remarkable or awe-inspiring is ultimately a manifestation or alteration of power in some form. It implies that the ability to exert control or influence is the underlying force behind achieving greatness or creating something extraordinary. In other words, achieving a state of sublimity requires harnessing and manipulating power in some way, be it physical, intellectual, spiritual, or otherwise.

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