Quote by Walter Bagehot

Royalty is a government in which the attention of the nation is concentrated on one person doing interesting actions.

Royalty is a government in which the attention of the nation

Summary

This quote suggests that in a monarchy or royalty, the entire focus of the nation is centered around one individual, typically the reigning monarch. The quote implies that this person's actions and decisions tend to capture the attention and interest of the people. It implies that the presence of a royal figure can captivate the nation, diverting attention from other aspects of governance or societal matters

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By Walter Bagehot

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