"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle."

Truth

Create & Download Quote Image

Customize Design

Theme Color

Insight & Reflection

Words carry weight, and Edmund Burke's insight into truth is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Edmund Burke

Edmund Burke was an Anglo-Irish writer, philosopher, and politician who is widely credited as the founder of the cultural and political philosophy of conservatism. Regarded as one of the most influential conservative thinkers and political writers of the 18th century, Burke spent the majority of his career in Great Britain and was elected as a member of Parliament (MP) from 1766 to 1794 in the House of Commons of Great Britain with the Whig Party. His writings played a significant role in influencing public views and opinions in both Great Britain and France following the French Revolution in 1789, and he remains a major figure in modern conservative circles.

More quotes by Edmund Burke →
Editorial Note: This quote is curated and fact-checked by the ShortQuote Editorial Team. Verified Literature Specialist.

More by Edmund Burke

"The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we ought to see what it will please them to do, before we risk congratulations."

— Edmund Burke
Read more →

"When bad men combine, the good must associate else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle."

— Edmund Burke
Read more →

"He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper."

— Edmund Burke
Read more →

"It is, generally, in the season of prosperity that men discover their real temper, principles, and designs."

— Edmund Burke
Read more →

More about Truth

"Studies have consistently shown that financial hardship is the biggest obstacle to heterosexual marriage, yet the Republican leadership has done precious little to help address the financial hardship faced by American families."

— Kendrick Meek
Read more →

"There are so many myths out there about Marianne Faithfull, I had to, um, detach. But I can turn it on because Marianne Faithfull is really an attitude, you know."

— Marianne Faithfull
Read more →

"Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but by striking true."

— Honore de Balzac
Read more →

"Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others."

— Ambrose Bierce
Read more →
View all Truth quotes →