Edmund Burke, (1729-1797) Irish-born British statesman, parliamentary orator, and political thinker Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Edmund Burke Quote “There is no safety for honest men except by believing all possible evil of evil men.”Edmund Burke ~ Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Irish-born British statesman, parliamentary orator, and political thinker Wisdom Ratings and Comments Reply warren, olathe 10/15/07 Reply E Archer, NYC 10/15/07 Hence the US Constitution. Reply RobertSRQ 10/15/07 Richard III did not heed this lesson... Forgiveness is often your death warrant. Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 10/15/07 So, I suppose "honest men" need to preempt the actions of evil men. Reply Mike, Norwalk 9/9/14 I believe there to be an eternal or ultimate safety for honest men. Speaking to a pure corporeal frame of reference, a lot of truth there. Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 9/9/14 Always be aware of your surroundings ! Reply Earnest Freeman, Sonora 9/9/14 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Edmund Burke quote is found in these categories: Wisdom quotes About Edmund Burke Bio of Edmund Burke Quotations by Edmund Burke Books by/about Edmund Burke Edmund Burke videos Edmund Burke on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Edmund Burke