The world is governed by very different personages from what is imagined by those who are not behind the scenes.
BENJAMIN DISRAELINationality is the miracle of political independence; race is the principle of physical analogy.
More Benjamin Disraeli Quotes
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A majority is always better than the best repartee.
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A man may speak very well in the House of Commons, and fail very completely in the House of Lords.
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When a man fell into his anecdotage it was a sign for him to retire from the world.
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Let the fear of a danger be a spur to prevent it; he that fears not, gives advantage to the danger.
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Talk to a man about himself and he will listen for hours.
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I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.
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Travel teaches toleration.
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In a progressive country change is constant; change is inevitable.
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Moderation is the center wherein all philosophies, both human and divine, meet.
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The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.
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There is no waste of time in life like that of making explanations.
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Change is inevitable. Change is constant.
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Time is precious, but truth is more precious than time.
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Frank and explicit – that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and confuse the minds of others.
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The difference between a misfortune and a calamity is this: If Gladstone fell into the Thames, it would be a misfortune. But if someone dragged him out again, that would be a calamity.
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