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Benjamin Disraeli

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The Literature Page A precedent embalms a principle. Benjamin DisraeliAs a general rule the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information. Benjamin DisraeliBore: one who has the power of speech but not the capacity for conversation. Benjamin DisraeliCleanliness and order are not matters of instinct; they are matters of education, and like most great things, you must cultivate a taste for them. Benjamin Disraeli Great services are not canceled by one act or by one single error. Benjamin Disraeli Grief is the agony of an instant, the indulgence of grief the blunder of a life. Benjamin Disraeli He was one of those men who think that the world can be saved by writing a pamphlet. Benjamin DisraeliI repeat...that all power is a trust; that we are accountable for its exercise; that from the people, and for the people all springs, and all must exist. Benjamin DisraeliIgnorance never settles a question. Benjamin Disraeli In a progressive country change is constant; ...change... is inevitable. Benjamin DisraeliIndividuals may form communities, but it is institutions alone that can create a nation. Benjamin DisraeliIt is knowledge that influences and equalizes the social condition of man; that gives to all, however different their political position, passions which are in common, and enjoyments which are universal. Benjamin DisraeliJustice is truth in action. Benjamin DisraeliMy idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me. Benjamin Disraeli Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for truth. Benjamin DisraeliNext to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forego an advantage. Benjamin DisraeliNo government can be long secure without formidable opposition. Benjamin DisraeliNurture your mind with great thoughts; to believe in the heroic makes heroes. Benjamin Disraeli The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write a book about it. Benjamin Disraeli The difference of race is one of the reasons why I fear war may always exist; because race implies difference, difference implies superiority, and superiority leads to predominance. Benjamin DisraeliThe greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but to reveal to him his own. Benjamin DisraeliThe hare-brained chatter of irresponsible frivolity. Benjamin DisraeliThe magic of first love is our ignorance that it can ever end. Benjamin DisraeliThe more extensive a man's knowledge of what has been done, the greater will be his power of knowing what to do. Benjamin DisraeliThe most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps. Benjamin DisraeliThe secret of success is constancy of purpose. Benjamin DisraeliThe wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation. Benjamin Disraeli There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. Benjamin Disraeli
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