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In a nearly balanced argument the king must always have the better, and in politics many most important arguments are nearly balanced.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This statement reflects on the inherent advantages a king has in political debates, especially in closely contested arguments.
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