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Walter Bagehot: No barbarian can bear to see one of his nation deviate from the old barbarous customs and usages of their tribe.

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No barbarian can bear to see one of his nation deviate from the old barbarous customs and usages of their tribe.
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Walter Bagehot

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This quote underscores the resistance to change within tribal societies, illustrating the strong attachment to tradition.

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