A constitutional statesman is in general a man of common opinions and uncommon abilities.
Quote about ability, common sense, man
Quotes by Walter Bagehot
44 quotes by Walter Bagehot
A family on the throne is an interesting idea. It brings down the pride of sovereignty to the level of petty life.
Quote about family, idea, life
A Parliament is nothing less than a big meeting of more or less idle people.
Quote about nothing, nation
A severe though not unfriendly critic of our institutions said that the cure for admiring the House of Lords was to go and look at it.
Quote about literary critic, home, house
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.
Quote about tests, bad luck, bad, good, good luck
It is good to be without vices, but it is not good to be without temptations.
Quote about good, good luck
