Quote by Edmund Burke
When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss c

When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated. From that moment, we have no compass to govern us, nor can we know distinctly to what port to steer. – Edmund Burke

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Religion is essentially the art and the theory of the remaking of man. Man is not a finished creation. – Edmund Burke

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All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent. – Edmund Burke

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There are no exceptions to the rule that everybody likes to be an exception to the rule. – Charles Osgood

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The first rule to tinkering is to save all the parts. – Paul Erlich

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The Four Rules of Life:
1. Show Up 2. Pay Attention 3.Tell the Truth 4. Dont be upset at the results. – Joan Borysenko

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Hell, there are no rules here, we are trying to accomplish something. – Thomas Alva Edison

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The movie business is very difficult but the music business is just impossible. So Ill play in bands and record and play songs with other people, but for me its a form of expression that all I need is me. I dont need cameras or agents, I can just have a piano and sing and feel totally verified. – Jeremy Renner

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A lot of Hollywood couples get married young and wind up growing out of their relationship. – Patti Stanger

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He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander. – Napoleon Bonaparte

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The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep. – Marc Chagall

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