Quote by Walter Bagehot

A severe though not unfriendly critic of our institutions said that the cure for admiring the House of Lords was to go and look at it.

A severe though not unfriendly critic of our institutions sa

Summary

This quote suggests that the best way to overcome blind admiration for the House of Lords is to actually see it for oneself. While the critic acknowledges a level of severity in their perspective, they also highlight that their intention is not to be hostile. By urging people to personally observe the House of Lords, the quote implies that experiencing it firsthand will provide a more realistic understanding, potentially leading to a more objective evaluation of its merits and drawbacks.

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By Walter Bagehot

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