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Such kings are among God's greatest gifts, but they are also among His rarest.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “Such kings are among God's greatest gifts, but they are also among His rarest.”
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This quote highlights Bagehot's belief in the rarity and value of exceptional kings who possess the right qualities for governance.
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