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Nothing promotes intellect like intellectual discussion, and nothing promotes intellectual discussion so much as government by discussion.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
He emphasizes the importance of intellectual discussion in fostering intellect and governance.
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