Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.

Edmund Burke
Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.
Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.
Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.
Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.
About This Quote

Liberty cannot long exist among people generally corrupt. This quote by Edmund Burke, is talking about the unhealthy nature of a society where corruption is rife. It’s hard to see how a society could be free when there are so many people who are willing to break the law or to sell their souls for profit. The quote brings out the importance of liberty in a society where corruption is commonplace.

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