Walter Bagehot: “Of all our political dangers, the greatest I conceive is that they…”

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Of all our political dangers, the greatest I conceive is that they will neglect the lesson.

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot identifies neglecting fundamental political lessons as a significant danger to society.

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Walter Bagehot: “Of all our political dangers, the greatest I conceive is that they will neglect the lesson.”