Walter Bagehot: “The most strange fact, though the most certain in nature, is the…”

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The most strange fact, though the most certain in nature, is the unequal development of the human race.

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Walter Bagehot

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This quote highlights Bagehot's observation of the uneven progress of human civilization across different cultures and societies.

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But, above all things, they were frightened of 'the world;' the spectacle of nature filled them with awe and dread.

They are above corruption because they are the corruptors.

Thirdly, we see why so few nations have made rapid advance, and how many have become stationary.

But all men heed great results, and a change of Government is a great result.

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Walter Bagehot: “The most strange fact, though the most certain in nature, is the unequal development of the human race.”