They Said It is a regular feature from Bible Rebel, highlighting quotes from various folks on various topics of interest and relevance to our readers.
My favorite quote from Edmund Burke is, “Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.”
Here are some more gems from the 18th Century Anglo-Irish philosopher, politician, and deep thinker.
“Man is by his constitution a religious animal. Atheism is against not only our reason, but our instincts.”
— Quoted in various writings and speeches
Burke argues that belief in God is a natural and essential part of human nature.
“Christianity is the most refined and exalted religion that ever enlightened the world.”
Burke praises Christianity as the highest expression of religious truth and moral guidance.
“People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors. Besides, the science of jurisprudence… and the principles of a Christian religion, form together the education of a gentleman.”
— From “Reflections on the Revolution in France” (1790)
He connects Christianity with tradition, virtue, and civic education.
“All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.”
While this quote is often attributed to Burke and does not explicitly mention God, it reflects his Christian worldview, especially the idea of moral duty and divine accountability in the face of evil.