Walter Bagehot Quote

The only fit material for a constitutional king is a prince who begins early to reign—who in his youth is superior to pleasure—who in his youth is willing to labour—who has by nature a genius for discretion. Such kings are among God's greatest gifts, but they are also among His rarest.


The English Constitution (1867) 'The Monarchy' (continued)


The only fit material for a constitutional king is a prince who begins early to reign—who in his youth is superior to pleasure—who in his youth...

The only fit material for a constitutional king is a prince who begins early to reign—who in his youth is superior to pleasure—who in his youth...

The only fit material for a constitutional king is a prince who begins early to reign—who in his youth is superior to pleasure—who in his youth...

The only fit material for a constitutional king is a prince who begins early to reign—who in his youth is superior to pleasure—who in his youth...