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Thomas Hardy

Like the British Constitution, she owes her success in practice to her inconsistencies in principle.

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Thomas Hardy is saying that her achievements come from having flexible or contradictory ideas rather than a strict, consistent set of beliefs. This inconsistency allows her to adapt and succeed in real-life situations, much like how the British Constitution works effectively despite not being a single, clear document.

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