Walter Bagehot Quotes

So long as war is the main business of nations, temporary despotism - despotism during the campaign - is indispensable.

Walter Bagehot

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: February 3, 1826 - March 24, 1877

Topics

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The Constitution is very clear on the - on the declaration of war or reacting to international crimes - crimes against nations. It is the role of Congress to debate and authorize this before the President acts precipitously.

Joe Pitts

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The longer you practice nonviolence and the meditative qualities of it that you will need, the more likely you are to do something intelligent in any situation.

Joan Baez

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You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing; to him alone who can bear a thing of that kind, you may tell all.

Johann Kaspar Lavater

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I respect the audience's intelligence a lot, and that's why I don't try to go for the lowest common denominator.

Spike Lee

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I don't focus on happiness as a goal or an end.

Srikumar Rao

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When I was a kid, our family was not that rich.

Masayoshi Son

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Most of the photographs people take with their cameraphones are of little value in terms of documentary.

Martin Parr

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We can never protect the rights by only thinking about our rights. By performing the universal responsibility with a compassionate mind, you can protect your own right and that of others.

Lobsang Tenzin

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I think Uma Thurman is one of God's creatures, one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen.

Joshua Jackson

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You never want to have to give your child bad news of any kind.

Jonathan Dee

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It is frustrating to be a Black woman in the entertainment industry.

Dionne Warwick

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It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes.

Douglas Adams

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