The Times has made many ministries (The English Constitution, I)
Walter Bagehot quote A constitutional statesman is in general a man of common opinion and uncommon abilities.
Walter Bagehot quote The Sovereign has, under a constitutional monarchy such as ours, three rights - the right to be consulted, the right to encourage, the right to warn.
Walter Bagehot quote The whole history of civilization is strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards.
Walter Bagehot quote One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea.
Nature |
Walter Bagehot quoteThe habit of common and continuous speech is a symptom of mental deficiency.
Habit |
Walter Bagehot quoteIt is good to be without vices, but it is not good to be without temptations.
Walter Bagehot quote The greatest mistake is trying to be more agreeable than you can be.
Walter Bagehot quote Biography
Lived 1826 - 1877, English economist and essayist
