Mediocrity can talk, but it is for genius to observe.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIMediocrity can talk, but it is for genius to observe.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIThe health of the people is really the foundation upon which all their happiness and all their powers as a state depend.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIThere are two distinct styles requisite: I intend, in the course of my career, if I have time, to give a specimen of both.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIOne secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIPlagiarists, at least, have the merit of preservation.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIThrough perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure.
BENJAMIN DISRAELINext to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forego an advantage.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIWilliam Gladstone has not a single redeeming defect.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIThe wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.
BENJAMIN DISRAELII am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIA man may speak very well in the House of Commons, and fail very completely in the House of Lords.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIFaith hovers over the towers of Jerusalem; and Athens embodies the pre-eminent quality of the antique world, Art.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIThere can be economy only where there is efficiency.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIExperience is the child of thought, and thought is the child of action.
BENJAMIN DISRAELITo be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIIn politics nothing is contemptible.
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