Nationality is the miracle of political independence; race is the principle of physical analogy.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIAction may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.
More Benjamin Disraeli Quotes
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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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There is no waste of time in life like that of making explanations.
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London is a roost for every bird.
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War is never a solution; it is an aggravation.
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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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The palace is not safe when the cottage is not happy.
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Two nations between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy; who are as ignorant of each other’s habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of different planets. The rich and the poor.
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Travel teaches toleration.
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The Youth of a Nation are the trustees of posterity.
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Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm.
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A precedent embalms a principle.
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We should never lose an occasion. Opportunity is more powerful even than conquerors and prophets.
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To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.
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Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.
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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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