Walter Bagehot: “The net of custom caught men in distinct spots, and kept each where he stood.”

Carlyle has taught the present generation many lessons, and one of these is that 'God-fearing' armies are the best armies.

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

Now it is not conceivable that a race of beings with valuable instincts supporting their existence and supplying their wants would need these simple tools.

The nation then selected the English policy, but the Crown chose the English Ministers.