On the scientific view a great man is a great new cause (compounded or not out of other causes, for I do not here, or elsewhere in these papers, raise the question of free-will), but, anyhow, new in all its effects, and all its results.
Bagehot discusses the concept of great individuals as catalysts for significant change in history.
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But all men heed great results, and a change of Government is a great result.
He had seen that LEISURE is the great need of early societies, and slaves only can give men leisure.
Now it is not conceivable that a race of beings with valuable instincts supporting their existence and supplying their wants would need these simple tools.
The moderate people of every party must combine to support the Government which, on the whole, suits every party best.
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