The governments of the present day have to deal not merely with other governments, with emperors, kings and ministers, but also with the secret societies which have everywhere their unscrupulous agents, and can at the last moment upset all the governments’ plans.
BENJAMIN DISRAELIFear makes us feel our humanity.
More Benjamin Disraeli Quotes
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What we anticipate seldom occurs: but what we least expect generally happens.
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Change is inevitable. Change is constant.
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Moderation is the center wherein all philosophies, both human and divine, meet.
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Mediocrity can talk, but it is for genius to observe.
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Without publicity there can be no public support, and without public support every nation must decay.
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Nationality is the miracle of political independence; race is the principle of physical analogy.
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There can be economy only where there is efficiency.
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Plagiarists, at least, have the merit of preservation.
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I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.
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Talk to a man about himself and he will listen for hours.
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There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.
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Never take anything for granted.
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There is moderation even in excess.
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One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.
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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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