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All the world and all the glory of it, whatever is most attractive, whatever is most seductive, has always been offered to the Prince of Wales of the day, and always will be.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “All the world and all the glory of it, whatever is most attractive, whatever is most seductive, has always been offered…”
Editor's note · Context
Bagehot notes the allure and seduction that comes with being the Prince of Wales, emphasizing the challenges of such a position.
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