Our revolution has been called the minimum of a revolution, because in law, at least, it only changed the dynasty, but exactly on that account it was the greatest shock to the common multitude, who see the dynasty but see nothing else.
He reflects on the nature of the English Revolution, emphasizing its minimal legal changes but significant impact on public perception.
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He could have found the truth as a statesman just as he found it when a judge; but he never did find it.
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If the above reasoning be sound, compulsory constituencies are necessary, voluntary constituencies destructive; the optional transferability of votes is not a salutary aid, but a ruinous innovation.
There is no ELASTIC element, everything is rigid, specified, dated.
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