Ancestry Quote by Edmund Burke
“The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it, and that which tends most to the perpetuation of society itself. It makes our weakness subservient to our virtue; it grafts benevolence even upon avarice. The possession of family wealth and of the distinction which attends hereditary possessions (as most concerned in it,) are the natural securities for this transmission.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful", 1757 (paraphrased)
Family wealth preserves societal stability, turning personal weakness into virtue and benefitting the community.
In simple terms: Family inheritance supports society and moral growth.
Key Takeaway
Value and protect family assets for societal good.
Themes
family
wealth
society
virtue
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- estate planning
- philanthropy
- education funding
Key Concepts
inheritance
social continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does inheritance affect social mobility?
- What safeguards ensure equitable benefit?
A Different Perspective
Concentration of wealth can create inequality.
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