Walter Bagehot – Purpee Quotes

“The best history is but like the art of Rembrandt; it casts a vivid light on certain selected causes, on those which were best and greatest; it leaves all the rest in shadow and unseen.”

— Walter Bagehot

Author: Walter Bagehot
Category: art
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The whole history of civilization is strewn

Posted on August 20, 2014August 20, 2009 by admin

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

— Walter Bagehot

Author: Walter Bagehot
Category: history
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A family on the throne is an

Posted on December 4, 2013December 4, 2008 by admin

“A family on the throne is an interesting idea. It brings down the pride of sovereignty to the level of petty life.”

— Walter Bagehot

Author: Walter Bagehot
Category: family
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The best history is but like the

Posted on March 13, 2012March 13, 2007 by admin

“The best history is but like the art of Rembrandt; it casts a vivid light on certain selected causes, on those which were best and greatest; it leaves all the rest in shadow and unseen.”

— Walter Bagehot

Author: Walter Bagehot
Category: history
Tags: history, Walter Bagehot

Dullness in matters of government is a

Posted on November 1, 2011November 1, 2006 by admin

“Dullness in matters of government is a good sign, and not a bad one – in particular, dullness in parliamentary government is a test of its excellence, an indication of its success.”

— Walter Bagehot

Author: Walter Bagehot
Category: success
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