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Such discussions augment the vigour of language, encourage a debating facility, and develop those gifts of demeanour and of gesture which excite the confidence of the hearers.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot notes that certain discussions can enhance language and debating skills, but may lack depth.
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The moderate people of every party must combine to support the Government which, on the whole, suits every party best.
They have given what I may call a CONFIDENCE IN THE UNIVERSE.
The work would be done so well that we should not want any one to look over or revise it.
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