Machiavelli's teaching would hardly have stood the test of Parliamentary government, for public discussion demands at least the profession of good faith.Quote by Lord Acton about teaching, tests, faith, public, good, good luck
Dullness in matters of government is a good sign, and not a bad one - in particular, dullness in parliamentary government is a test of its excellence, an indication of its success.Quote by Walter Bagehot about tests, bad luck, bad, good, good luck