Walter Bagehot: “First, you must get a good legislature; and next, you must keep it…”

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First, you must get a good legislature; and next, you must keep it good.

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Walter Bagehot

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This quote highlights the importance of both establishing and maintaining a good legislature.

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Walter Bagehot: “First, you must get a good legislature; and next, you must keep it good.”