Quote by Edmund Burke, Speech on Concilia

Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom; and a great empire and little minds go ill together.


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Summary

This quote suggests that being magnanimous, or having a generous and forgiving nature, in politics is often a wise approach. It implies that leaders and rulers who possess small, narrow-minded thinking are not suitable for governing a great empire successfully. The quote highlights the importance of having a broad perspective, compassion, and the ability to make decisions that benefit the collective welfare rather than solely serving individual or selfish interests.

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Politics
By Edmund Burke, Speech on Concilia
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