Walter Bagehot said "But can we expect such a king, or, for that is the material point, can we expect a lineal series of such kings?" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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But can we expect such a king, or, for that is the material point, can we expect a lineal series of such kings?

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot questions the likelihood of finding a series of capable kings in succession.

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