"Woman is not made to be the admiration of all, but the happiness of one." ― Edmund Burke From Edmund Burke Statesman Added on 1/31/2026 About Edmund Burke Edmund Burke was an Anglo-Irish statesman, political thinker, and writer active in the British Parliament. His work on constitutional government and political tradition influenced modern conservatism. Born: 1729-01-12 Died: 1797-07-09 View all quotes from Edmund Burke