Quotes by Bagehot, Walter

The best reason why Monarchy is a strong government is, that it is an >>

History is strewn with the wrecks of nations which have gained a littl >>

Under a Presidential government, a nation has, except at the electing >>

Quotations about Public Opinion

There are certain times when public opinion is the worst of all opinio >>

If forty million people say a foolish thing it does not become a wise >>

Public opinion contains all kinds of falsity and truth, but it takes a >>

Public opinion is a permeating influence, and it exacts obedience to itself; it requires us to drink other men's thoughts, to speak other men's words, to follow other men's habits.

Bagehot, Walter