We are so little accustomed to analyse the Constitution; we are so used to ascribe the whole effect of the Constitution to the whole Constitution, that a great many people will imagine it to be impossible that a nation should thrive or even live with only these two simple elements.
Bagehot reflects on the common misconceptions about the English Constitution and its functioning.
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The moderate people of every party must combine to support the Government which, on the whole, suits every party best.
But as soon as the House met, Lord Thurlow became the greatest.
The Parliament, the laws, the press were human institutions; but the Monarchy was a Divine institution.
The power of free interchange of ideas being wanting, the ideas themselves were barren.
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