It is believed that out of these materials nothing better can be made than the English Constitution; but it is also believed that the essential parts of the English Constitution cannot be made except from these materials.
This quote emphasizes Bagehot's belief in the uniqueness and irreplaceability of the English Constitution, derived from historical materials.
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