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
A constitutional statesman is in general a man of common opinions and uncommon abilities. – Walter Bagehot
An inability to stay quiet is one of the most conspicuous failings of mankind. – Walter Bagehot
No real English gentleman, in his secret soul, was ever sorry for the death of a political economist. – Walter Bagehot
There are good people and bad people in all organizations fundamentally however, when you look at the basis of the Tea Party it has nothing to do with race. It has to do with an economic recovery. It has to do with limiting the role of our government in our lives. It has to do with free markets. – Tim Scott