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And if such co-operation is not to be expected in trivial matters, it is not to be thought of in the most vital matter of government--the choice of the executive ruler.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “And if such co-operation is not to be expected in trivial matters, it is not to be thought of in the most vital matter…”
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Bagehot emphasizes the importance of cooperation in governance, particularly in selecting leaders.
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