Quote by Walter Bagehot

In every particular state of the world, those nations which are strongest tend to prevail over the others; and in certain marked peculiarities the strongest tend to be the best.

In every particular state of the world, those nations which

Summary

This quote suggests that in any given context or situation, the nations that possess the most power and strength are likely to dominate and have an advantage over others. It also implies that in specific attributes or qualities, the strongest nations often exhibit superiority compared to their counterparts. Essentially, the quote highlights the natural tendency for strength and power to lead to dominance and perceived superiority in the world.

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