Walter Bagehot: “What is true at such minor and momentary elections must be much more true in a great and constant election of rulers.”

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

I do not think I put this too high when I say that a most important if not the most important object of early legislation was the enforcement of LUCKY rites.

Thirdly, we see why so few nations have made rapid advance, and how many have become stationary.

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