Difficulty is a severe instructor, set over us by the supre… - Edmund Burke

" "
Difficulty is a severe instructor, set over us by the supreme ordinance of a parental guardian and legislator, who knows us better than we know ourselves, as he loves us better too. He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.

Edmund Burke

This quote has a book source. Sign up to see titles and page references

English

Collect this quote

About Edmund Burke

Edmund Burke (12 January 1729 – 9 July 1797) was a British and Irish statesman and philosopher. Born in Dublin, Burke served as a member of parliament (MP) between 1766 and 1794 in the House of Commons of Great Britain with the Whig Party after moving to London in 1750.

Biography information from Wikiquote

All quotes from Edmund Burke Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Edmund Burke:

John Adams Thomas Paine Thomas Jefferson William Godwin Benjamin Disraeli

Additional quotes by Edmund Burke

Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologise for the truth.

Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other.

It is an obvious truth, that no constitution can defend itself: it must be defended by the wisdom and fortitude of men.

Difficulty is a severe instructor, set over us by the supreme ordinance of a parental guardian and legislator, who knows us better than we know ourse… - Edmund Burke

About Edmund Burke

Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI

Additional quotes by Edmund Burke

Limited Time Offer