If we omit the higher but disputed topics of morals and religion, we shall find, I think, that the plainer and agreed--on superiorities of the Englishmen are these: first, that they have a greater command over the powers of nature upon the whole.
Bagehot identifies the superior command of nature as a key advantage of Englishmen.
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He had seen that LEISURE is the great need of early societies, and slaves only can give men leisure.
But, above all things, they were frightened of 'the world;' the spectacle of nature filled them with awe and dread.
They have given what I may call a CONFIDENCE IN THE UNIVERSE.
The moderate people of every party must combine to support the Government which, on the whole, suits every party best.
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