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It is often said that men are ruled by their imaginations; but it

It is often said that men are ruled by their imaginations; but it would be truer to say they are governed by the weakness of their imaginations. – Walter Bagehot

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The best reason why Monarchy is a strong government is, that it is an intelligible government. The mass of mankind understand it, and they hardly anywhere in the world understand any other. – Walter Bagehot

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Royalty, Kings, Queens
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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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Success
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Walter Bagehot
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Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government. – Alexander Hamilton

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The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression. – H. L. Mencken

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Governments view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. – Ronald Reagan

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Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation, not even the most belligerent. – Aung San Suu Kyi

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To understand someone, find out how he spends his money. – Mason Cooley

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It is the unknown that excites the ardor of scholars, who, in the known alone, would shrivel up with boredom. – Wallace Stevens

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Acting is not a mystery. Theres nothing that I know that other actors dont know. We all act, were all actors, we all know the same thing. The only thing that separates us is experience. – Vincent DOnofrio

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