Walter Bagehot: “On the contrary, such a civilisation will be singularly likely to…”

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On the contrary, such a civilisation will be singularly likely to live.

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Walter Bagehot

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He concludes that the combination of a warrior caste with a civilization enhances its chances of survival.

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The whole history of civilisation, is strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards.

They have given what I may call a CONFIDENCE IN THE UNIVERSE.

Perhaps such powers as these are what a wise man would most seek to exercise and least fear to possess.

The moderate people of every party must combine to support the Government which, on the whole, suits every party best.

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Walter Bagehot: “On the contrary, such a civilisation will be singularly likely to live.”