They have no time to improve themselves, for they are labouring the whole day through; and their early education was so small that in most cases it is dubious whether even if they had much time, they could use it to good purpose.
Bagehot highlights the challenges faced by laborers in self-improvement due to their demanding work schedules and inadequate early education.
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But, above all things, they were frightened of 'the world;' the spectacle of nature filled them with awe and dread.
They are above corruption because they are the corruptors.
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