Dullness in matters of government is a good sign, and

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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

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lived 1826 - 1877, English economist and essayist

Born:3rd February, 1826
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Starsign: Aquarius

Author Keywords: Economist, Essayist, English

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