Famous Quotes by Walter Bagehot

Below are famous quotes by Walter Bagehot - English economist & journalist (1826 - 1877).

One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea.

Strong beliefs win strong men, and then make them stronger.

The greatest mistake is trying to be more agreeable than you can be.

The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

The habit of common and continuous speech is a symptom of mental deficiency.

The reason why so few good books are written is that so few people who can write know anything.

The whole history of civilization is strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards.

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