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Daily imitation is far oftenest a conservative force, for the most frequent models are ancient.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “Daily imitation is far oftenest a conservative force, for the most frequent models are ancient.”
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He argues that daily imitation often serves to preserve traditional values and practices in society.
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