Quote by Walter Bagehot
One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new ide

One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea. – Walter Bagehot

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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

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An element of exaggeration clings to the popular judgment: great vices are made greater, great virtues greater also; interesting incidents are made more interesting, softer legends more soft. – Walter Bagehot

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Most people are more comfortable with old problems than with new solutions. – Author Unknown

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The minority, the ruling class at present, has the schools and press, usually the Church as well, under its thumb. This enables it to organize and sway the emotions of the masses, and make its tool of them. – Albert Einstein, letter to Sigmund Freud, 1932 July 30th

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Every man is a reformer until reform tramps on his toes. – Edgar Watson Howe, Country Town Sayings, 1911

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Of what use to get what you want if you must become someone else to get it. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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