Abandoned Quote by Edmund Burke
“The esteem of wise and good men is the greatest of all temporal encouragements to virtue; and it is a mark of an abandoned spirit to have no regard to it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents, 1790
He argues that respect for wise men inspires virtue, while ignoring it shows a lost spirit.
In simple terms: Respect for wise people encourages virtue; ignoring it shows a lost spirit.
Value wise counsel.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern wise counsel?
- When is questioning authority necessary?
Blind reverence can stifle critical thinking.