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But generally the laws of a nation suit its life; special adaptations of them are but subordinate; the administration and conduct of that life is the matter which presses most.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot emphasizes that while laws may need adaptation, the overall administration of a nation's life is of greater importance.
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