The world is often wiser than any philosopher.

Walter Bagehot

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The world Wisdom School of life

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Walter Bagehot

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National Review

Medium

Magazine

Language

English

Time

1863 1860s 19th century

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Journalist Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Bagehot, Walter. "Article X: The Late Sir G. C. Lewis." The National Review, Oct. 1863.

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