Quotes by Walter Bagehot (3 February 1826 � 24 March 1877)

Walter Bagehot Quotes - A constitutional statesman is in general a man of common opinions and uncommon abilities. - A family on the throne is an interesting idea. It brings down the pride of sovereignty to the level of petty life. - A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. - A man's mother is his misfortune, but his wife is his fault. - A Parliament is nothing less than a