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“Business is really more agreeable than pleasure; it interests the whole mind, the aggregate nature of man more continuously, and more deeply. But it does not look as if it did.”

Quote by Walter Bagehot

Book:The English Constitution

Work

The English Constitution

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the English Constitution, exploring its origins, structure, and impact on modern governance. more

Author

Walter Bagehot was an English journalist and social philosopher, best known for his editorial role at The Economist. His writings on economics, finance, and political institutions have had a profound impact on the field. more

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