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He transmits his formed customs to his children by example and by teaching.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “He transmits his formed customs to his children by example and by teaching.”
Editor's note · Context
Bagehot points out that customs are passed down through generations, underscoring the role of example and teaching in cultural transmission.
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