...commonwealth. On the principles of this mechanic philosophy, our institutions can never be embodied, if I may use the expression, in persons — so as...supplements, sometimes as correctives, always as aids to law. . . . There ought to be a system of manners in every nation which a well-formed mind would be disposed...

...never be embodied, if I may use the expression, in persons—so as to create in us love, veneration, or attachment. But that sort of reason which banishes...supplements, sometimes as correctives, always as aids to law. . . . There ought to be a system of manners in every nation which a well-formed mind would be disposed...

...engages the affections on the part of the commonwealth . . . our institutions can never be embodied, if I may use the expression, in persons; so as to...in us love, veneration, admiration, or attachment" (8:128-29). It has long been a favorite argument of Burkeans generally, whether "conservative" or "liberal,"...

...shallow: On the principles of ... [the] mechanic philosophy, our institutions can never be embodied, if I may use the expression, in persons; so as to...the affections is incapable of filling their place. Edmund Burke, Reflections on the Revolution in France, ed., with an introduction and notes, LG Mitchell...

...commonwealth. On the principles of this mechanick philosophy, our institutions can never be embodied, if I may use the expression, in persons; so as to...affections is incapable of filling their place. These publick affections, combined with manners, are required sometimes as supplements, sometimes as correctives,...