Quote by Walter Bagehot
A constitutional statesman is in general a man of common opinions

A constitutional statesman is in general a man of common opinions and uncommon abilities. – Walter Bagehot

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Poverty is an anomaly to rich people. It is very difficult to make out why people who want dinner do not ring the bell. – Walter Bagehot

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

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Members of Congress should be compelled to wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers, so we could identify their corporate sponsors. – Caroline Baum

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Well Australias been in Afghanistan from the get go, way back in 2001, but we have been resolute throughout and with support from both sides of Australian politics. – Kevin Rudd

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Politics aside, it will be hard for any new liberal radio network to outdo the professionalism of NPR. – Paul Weyrich

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Until the men of action clear out the talkers we who have social consciences are at the mercy of those who have none. – George Bernard Shaw

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