Walter Bagehot History Quotes

What did Walter Bagehot say about History?

Walter Bagehot has written many quotes about History. E.g.,

• The best history is but like the art of Rembrandt it casts a vivid light on certain selected causes, on those which were best and greatest it leaves all the rest in shadow and unseen.
• The whole history of civilization is strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards.

What are the top most famous History quotes by Walter Bagehot?

Here are the top most famous quotes about History by Walter Bagehot.

• The best history is but like the art of Rembrandt it casts a vivid light on certain selected causes, on those which were best and greatest it leaves all the rest in shadow and unseen.
• The whole history of civilization is strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards.