Edmund Burke Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Power gradually extirpates for the mind every humane and gentle virtue."

by:	Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Irish-born British statesman, parliamentary orator, and political thinker
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Categories:	Corruption, Power, Virtue
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Sadly, power and control over does humane and gentle virtues until destruction allows for a coming forth of a new life more often true than not. What comes to mind though is - Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; (Jesus) So seldom do the likes of a Gandhi reverse the above rule. -- Mike, Norwalk
King Solomon began good, but power destroyed him. -- calv, lewisville, TX
As evidenced by the "Royalty" occupying the White House who consider us inventory and slaves. -- J Carlton, Calgary
-- Anonymous, UK
Just check inside the Beltway for ample proof of this quote. -- jim k, Austin, Tx
Power corrupts. Theft becomes Tribute. Service becomes Servitude. When might makes right there can be no virtue. -- E Archer, NYC 1
True in business. True in politics. True in personal relationships. -- Solomon (really), Los Angeles