...to a very young gentleman at Paris that it is action and counter-action which, in the natural and in the political world, from the reciprocal struggle...discordant powers, draws out the harmony of the universe. These opposed and conflicting interests . . . interpose a salutary check to all precipitate resolutions....

...is founded on compromise and barter1." It is "action and counter-action which in the natural and in the political world from the reciprocal struggle of discordant powers, draws out the harmony of the Universe2." It is true that one might think, on reading the Club debates that Burke's moderation deserted...

...and opposition of claims and interest?, that action and counteraction which, in the words of Burke, " from the reciprocal struggle of discordant powers draws out the harmony of the Universe." We must, therefore, approach the consideration of this question with minds clear of the cant and prejudices...