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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.” quote by Edmund Burke
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“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.”

Edmund Burke

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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.

Key Takeaway

Value wise counsel.

Themes

virtue respect wisdom spirit

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • education
  • community building

Key Concepts

moral philosophy social influence leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern wise counsel?
  • When is questioning authority necessary?
A Different Perspective

Blind reverence can stifle critical thinking.

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