Government is as old as man; men have always been politicians; the men of to-day are only politicians of a particular school; the past furnishes examples of politicians of every other school, and there is as much to be learned about government from them as from their successors.
Wilson reflects on the continuity of political thought throughout history, suggesting that past politicians offer valuable lessons.
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