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An indifferent Parliament may be much improved by the steadying effect of grave affairs; but a Parliament which has no such affairs must be intrinsically excellent, or it will fail utterly.
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Walter Bagehot
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He asserts that a Parliament lacking serious issues must be inherently excellent to succeed, emphasizing the importance of quality in leadership.
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