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A great assembly is as soon spoiled by over-indulgence as a little child.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “A great assembly is as soon spoiled by over-indulgence as a little child.”
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Bagehot compares the nurturing of a great assembly to the upbringing of a child, emphasizing the need for balance.
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