When a great entity like the British Constitution has continued in connected outward sameness, but hidden inner change, for many ages, every generation inherits a series of inapt words--of maxims once true, but of which the truth is ceasing or has ceased.
Bagehot describes how the British Constitution has maintained outward appearances while undergoing significant internal changes over time.
Share
More from Walter Bagehot
Carlyle has taught the present generation many lessons, and one of these is that 'God-fearing' armies are the best armies.
They are above corruption because they are the corruptors.
But, above all things, they were frightened of 'the world;' the spectacle of nature filled them with awe and dread.
All savage religions are full of superstitions founded on luck.
Other voices in this conversation
