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The Parliament, the laws, the press were human institutions; but the Monarchy was a Divine institution.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Bagehot distinguishes between human and divine institutions in governance.
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But all men heed great results, and a change of Government is a great result.
The whole history of civilisation, is strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards.
The moderate people of every party must combine to support the Government which, on the whole, suits every party best.
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