Walter Bagehot: “All that is new comes from the prophets; all which is old is retained by the priests.”

The whole history of civilisation, is strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards.

But, above all things, they were frightened of 'the world;' the spectacle of nature filled them with awe and dread.

They are solely concerned with his attractiveness as a candidate; they need not regard his efficiency as a ruler.

All savage religions are full of superstitions founded on luck.