Probably if we had historic records of the ante-historic ages--if some superhuman power had set down the thoughts and actions of men ages before they could set them down for themselves--we should know that this first step in civilisation was the hardest step.
Bagehot speculates on the challenges of early civilization, suggesting that historical records would reveal its difficulties.
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The nation then selected the English policy, but the Crown chose the English Ministers.
The moderate people of every party must combine to support the Government which, on the whole, suits every party best.
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