Quote by Edmund Burke

Society is a partnership in all science, a partnership in all art, a partnership in every virtue and in all perfection. As the ends of such a partnership cannot be obtained in many generations, it becomes a partnership not only between those who are living, but between those who are living, those who are dead, and those who are to be born.

Society is a partnership in all science, a partnership in al

Summary

This quote suggests that society is not just a collaboration among the people living in the present, but also an intergenerational partnership that includes those who have passed away and those who are yet to be born. It highlights the interconnectedness of different fields such as science, art, virtues, and perfection, emphasizing that society's ultimate goals cannot be achieved within a few generations. It implies that each generation is responsible for preserving what the past has contributed and ensuring a prosperous future for the upcoming generations. It underscores the collective responsibility of society in shaping and sustaining its progress.

By Edmund Burke

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