A great statesman is he who knows when to depart from traditions, as well as when to adhere to them.


Considerations on Representative Government (ed. 1861)


A great statesman is he who knows when to depart from traditions, as well as when to adhere to them.

A great statesman is he who knows when to depart from traditions, as well as when to adhere to them.

A great statesman is he who knows when to depart from traditions, as well as when to adhere to them.

A great statesman is he who knows when to depart from traditions, as well as when to adhere to them.