The executive commands the sword; the great lesson which the First Napoleon taught the Parisian populace--the contribution he made to the theory of revolutions at the 18th Brumaire--is now well known.
Bagehot reflects on the lessons learned from Napoleon regarding the relationship between military power and popular movements.
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Those who doubt should go out into their kitchens.
And again, in political matters, how quickly a leading statesman can change the tone of the community!
One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea.
The nation then selected the English policy, but the Crown chose the English Ministers.
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