But in the mind of every man, some determining rule or system--something like what in modern times is called a CONSTITUTION--was indispensable to any Government entitled to be called legitimate, or capable of creating in the mind of a Greek a feeling of moral obligation to obey it.
Bagehot argues that a constitution is vital for any government to be considered legitimate and to foster obedience.
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Those who doubt should go out into their kitchens.
But, above all things, they were frightened of 'the world;' the spectacle of nature filled them with awe and dread.
And again, in political matters, how quickly a leading statesman can change the tone of the community!
Thirdly, we see why so few nations have made rapid advance, and how many have become stationary.
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