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The models were changed, and the copies changed; a different thing was praised, and a different thing bullied.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “The models were changed, and the copies changed; a different thing was praised, and a different thing bullied.”
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This quote highlights how societal values shift alongside changes in leadership and public opinion.
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