Walter Bagehot: “But they do not excite the speculative intellect, do not lead men to…”

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But they do not excite the speculative intellect, do not lead men to argue speculative doctrines, or to question ancient principles.

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot points out that while discussions can be vigorous, they often do not challenge deeper intellectual ideas.

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