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The moderate men of both parties were satisfied that Lord Palmerston's was the best Government, and they therefore preserved it though it was hated by the immoderate on both sides.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot reflects on the political dynamics of his time, noting the consensus among moderate politicians despite opposition from more extreme factions.
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