On the record
In the early stages of human society all change is thought an evil.
Said by
Walter Bagehot
Source
gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “In the early stages of human society all change is thought an evil.”
Editor's note · Context
Bagehot reflects on the perception of change as a negative force in the early stages of human society.
Share
More from Walter Bagehot
No doubt this momentary gain is bought at a ruinous after-cost.
The Parliament, the laws, the press were human institutions; but the Monarchy was a Divine institution.
They are above corruption because they are the corruptors.
The moderate people of every party must combine to support the Government which, on the whole, suits every party best.
Other voices in this conversation
