We shall then see the bare skeleton of this polity, perceive in what it differs from the royal form, and be quite free from the imputation of having selected an unduly charming and attractive substitute.
Bagehot suggests that analyzing the basic structure of government can clarify its differences from monarchy.
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There is no ELASTIC element, everything is rigid, specified, dated.
But all men heed great results, and a change of Government is a great result.
The power of free interchange of ideas being wanting, the ideas themselves were barren.
And again, in political matters, how quickly a leading statesman can change the tone of the community!
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