Walter Bagehot: “Our English system contains both contrivances; it makes party government permanent and possible in the sole way in which…”

We have thus a whole group of ancient republics of non-Aryan race, and one which, being more ancient than the classical republics, could not have borrowed from or imitated them.

One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea.

But as soon as the House met, Lord Thurlow became the greatest.

The moderate people of every party must combine to support the Government which, on the whole, suits every party best.