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He thought the Crown so superior a part in the Constitution, that, even on vital occasions, he looked solely--or said he looked solely--to the momentary comfort of the present sovereign.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot emphasizes the Duke of Wellington's belief in the Crown's superiority in the Constitution, affecting his actions.
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