Quote by Edmund Burke

Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.

Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.

Summary

This quote suggests that in a society where corruption is prevalent, the concept of liberty cannot thrive for an extended period. It implies that when the majority of people are morally compromised, principles such as freedom and independence will be undermined and eroded. The quote highlights the fundamental connection between the integrity of individuals and the endurance of liberty within a community, implying that a corrupt society ultimately risks the loss of its freedoms.

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Corruption

By Edmund Burke

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