Walter Bagehot: “He did not contribute good morality to society, but he set an example…”

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He did not contribute good morality to society, but he set an example of infinite agreeableness.

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Bagehot critiques Charles II's influence on society, noting his charm over moral contributions.

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Walter Bagehot: “He did not contribute good morality to society, but he set an example of infinite agreeableness.”