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Political philosophy is still more imperfect; it has been framed from observations taken upon regular specimens of politics and States; as to these its teaching is most valuable.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot critiques the limitations of political philosophy, emphasizing its reliance on regular political specimens.
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