No real English gentleman, in his secret soul, was ever sorry for the death of a political economist.
Walter Bagehot quote Men who do not make advances to women are apt to become victims to women who make advances to them.
Walter Bagehot quote Honour sinks where commerce long prevails.
Walter Bagehot quote Conquest is the missionary of valoor, and the hard impact of military virtues beats meanness out of the world.
Walter Bagehot quote Dullness in matters of government is a good sign, and not a bad one - in particular, dullness in parliamentary government is a test of its excellence, an indication of its success.
Walter Bagehot quote Biography
Lived 1826 - 1877, English economist and essayist