The science of constructing a commonwealth, or renovating it, or reforming it, is, like every other experimental science, not to be taught… — Edmund Burke Copy Share Image
You look at the Americans. They don't lack fervour in moral causes. They promote democracy, freedom of speech, women's rights, gay rights,… — Lee Hsien Loong Copy Share Image
“Nor is it a short experience that can instruct us [...], because the real effects of moral causes are not always immediate;… — Edmund Burke Copy Share Image
![“Nor is it a short experience that can instruct us [...], because the real effects of moral causes are not always immediate; that which in the first instance is prejudicial may be excellent in its remoter operation, and its excellence may arise even from the ill effects it produces in the beginning.” quote by Edmund Burke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/420/edmund-burke-400_character_nor-is-it-a-short-experience-that-can-in_1461317.jpg)