The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the antagonist so much as the rival of the author

Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

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It is much easier to be critical than to be correct.

It is much easier to be critical than to be correct.

There can be economy only where there is efficiency.

There can be economy only where there is efficiency.

I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.

I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.

We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence and its only...

We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence and its only...

Books are the curse of the human race.

Books are the curse of the human race.

Moderation has been called a virtue to limit the ambition of great men, and to...

Moderation has been called a virtue to limit the ambition of great men, and to...

When a man fell into his anecdotage it was a sign for him to retire...

When a man fell into his anecdotage it was a sign for him to retire...

Plagiarists, at least, have the merit of preservation.

Plagiarists, at least, have the merit of preservation.

The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.

The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.

There is no gambling like politics.

There is no gambling like politics.

Where knowledge ends, religion begins

Where knowledge ends, religion begins

In politics nothing is contemptible.

In politics nothing is contemptible.

Success is the child of audacity.

Success is the child of audacity.

Perseverance and tact are the two great qualities most valuable for all men who would...

Perseverance and tact are the two great qualities most valuable for all men who would...

The best security for civilization is the dwelling, and upon properly appointed and becoming dwellings...

The best security for civilization is the dwelling, and upon properly appointed and becoming dwellings...

Things must be done by parties, not by persons using parties as tools.

Things must be done by parties, not by persons using parties as tools.

Moderation is the center wherein all philosophies, both human and divine, meet.

Moderation is the center wherein all philosophies, both human and divine, meet.

Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes.

Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes.

Travel teaches toleration.

Travel teaches toleration.

The health of the people is really the foundation upon which all their happiness and...

The health of the people is really the foundation upon which all their happiness and...