An influential member of parliament has not only to pay much money to become such, and to give time and labour, he has also to sacrifice his mind too - at least all the characteristics part of it that which is original and most his own.
More Quotes from Walter Bagehot:
One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea.Walter Bagehot
The greatest mistake is trying to be more agreeable than you can be.
Walter Bagehot
You may talk of the tyranny of Nero and Tiberius; but the real tyranny is the tyranny of your next-door neighbor.
Walter Bagehot
A princely marriage is the brilliant edition of a universal fact, and, as such, it rivets mankind.
Walter Bagehot
Writers like teeth are divided into incisors and grinders.
Walter Bagehot
Life is not a set campaign, but an irregular work, and the main forces in it are not overt resolutions, but latent and half-involuntary promptings
Walter Bagehot
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Labor Quotes, Parliament QuotesAmong those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress.
Napoleon Bonaparte
While we are focusing on fear, worry, or hate, it is not possible for us to be experiencing happiness, enthusiasm or love.
Bo Bennett
Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity.
Lyndon B. Johnson