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But when we come to history as it is, we are more struck with the difficulty of the next step.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “But when we come to history as it is, we are more struck with the difficulty of the next step.”
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This quote reflects on the complexities faced in advancing civilization beyond its initial stages.
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