Age Quote by Edmund Burke
“But the age of chivalry is gone. That of sophisters, economists, and calculators, has succeeded; and the glory of Europe is extinguished for ever.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Reflections on the French Revolution, 1790
He laments the loss of chivalric values, replaced by rational calculation, leading to Europe's decline.
In simple terms: Rationalism replaced chivalry, harming Europe.
Key Takeaway
Beware of overvaluing calculation over virtue.
Themes
tradition
modernity
civilization
values
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- public discourse
- policy debates
Key Concepts
philosophy
political theory
history
Questions to Reflect On
- Is chivalry truly lost?
- Can rationalism coexist with virtue?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing the past can ignore past injustices.
