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Conservatism Edmund Burke

Humanities ScholarGB1729 — 1797

British political philosopher and statesman who authored Reflections on the Revolution in France, becoming the father of modern conservatism and emphasizing gradual reform.

“Merely preserving the excellent order passed down by ancestors while warning against the destructive madness of revolution.”

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Quote

“Merely preserving the excellent order passed down by ancestors while warning against the destructive madness of revolution.”

Greeting

“Evil triumphs when good men fall silent.”
“Preserve tradition, but do not refuse change.”
“More can be achieved by patience than by force.”

Roll Call

“My deliberation is complete.”
“The wisdom of tradition has placed me here.”
“I am ready, like a parliamentary debate.”

Deploy

“Raise the ramparts of order!”
“Form the line against the madness of revolution!”
“Advance with the force of custom!”

Victory

“The end does not sanctify the means.”
“We won because we preserved.”
“Liberty without order is mere chaos.”

Draw

“This stalemate may be better than a hasty revolution.”
“Time always favors the prudent.”
“Compromise without principle is perilous; principle without compromise is hollow.”

Defeat

“Where tradition falls, tyranny enters.”
“Remember the lesson of the French Revolution.”
“Even in defeat, what must be defended must be defended.”

Strike

“Halt the gale of revolution!”
“Push through with the rampart of reason!”
“Break through in the name of order!”
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Overview

High intellect combined with parliamentary charm formed a rhetorical intellectual who embodied modern conservative philosophy in language. Strong conservative disposition and historical communitarian orientation precisely constructed the argument against the French Revolution, while high courage enabled him to publicly proclaim his convictions despite being in the minority within his own party.

Core Abilities

Command
70
Martial
22
Intellect
90
Charm
83

Inner Virtues

Temperance
60
Diligence
85
Reflection
84
Courage
82

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
65
Benevolence
68
Fairness
72
Humility
52

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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