Whether there is a king or no king, this perservative self-denial is the main force on which we must rely for the satisfactory continuance of a Parliamentary Government at this its period of greatest trial.
Bagehot emphasizes the importance of self-denial in sustaining parliamentary government during challenging times.
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And again, in political matters, how quickly a leading statesman can change the tone of the community!
Perhaps such powers as these are what a wise man would most seek to exercise and least fear to possess.
Those who doubt should go out into their kitchens.
It is absurd to choose by contested party election an impartial chooser of Ministers.
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