He was distinguished for ignorance; for he had only one idea, and that was wrong

Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

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Play is the beginning of knowledge.

Play is the beginning of knowledge.

An author who speaks about their own books is almost as bad as a mother...

An author who speaks about their own books is almost as bad as a mother...

War is never a solution; it is an aggravation.

War is never a solution; it is an aggravation.

London is a roost for every bird.

London is a roost for every bird.

Little things affect little minds.

Little things affect little minds.

No man is regular in his attendance at the House of Commons until he is...

No man is regular in his attendance at the House of Commons until he is...

Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret

Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret

Whenever is found what is called a paternal government, there is found state education. It...

Whenever is found what is called a paternal government, there is found state education. It...

A majority is always better than the best repartee.

A majority is always better than the best repartee.

The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches...

The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches...

There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.

There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.

Books are fatal: they are the curse of the human race. Nine-tenths of existing books...

Books are fatal: they are the curse of the human race. Nine-tenths of existing books...

In politics nothing is contemptible.

In politics nothing is contemptible.

To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to...

To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to...

The first magic of love is our ignorance that it can ever end.

The first magic of love is our ignorance that it can ever end.

The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the antagonist so...

The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the antagonist so...

We are all born for love... it is the principle existence and it's only end.

We are all born for love... it is the principle existence and it's only end.

We should never lose an occasion. Opportunity is more powerful even than conquerors and prophets.

We should never lose an occasion. Opportunity is more powerful even than conquerors and prophets.

The world is weary of statesmen whom democracy has degraded into politicians.

The world is weary of statesmen whom democracy has degraded into politicians.

Time is precious, but truth is more precious than time.

Time is precious, but truth is more precious than time.