My objection to Liberalism is this that it is the introduction into the practical business of life of the highest kind namely, politics of philosophical ideas instead of political principles.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIA consistent soul believes in destiny, a capricious one in chance.
More Benjamin Disraeli Quotes
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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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There is no act of treachery or meanness of which a political party is not capable; for in politics there is no honour.
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Nationality is the miracle of political independence; race is the principle of physical analogy.
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We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end.
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Man is only great when he acts from passion.
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Youth is a blunder; Manhood a struggle, Old Age a regret.
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A University should be a place of light, of liberty, and of learning.
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Nowadays, manners are easy and life is hard.
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How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.
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The right honourable gentleman caught the Whigs bathing, and walked away with their clothes.
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We should never lose an occasion. Opportunity is more powerful even than conquerors and prophets.
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Never complain and never explain.
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Everyone likes flattery; and when you come to Royalty you should lay it on with a trowel.
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Without publicity there can be no public support, and without public support every nation must decay.
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A precedent embalms a principle.
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