Nationality is the miracle of political independence; race is the principle of physical analogy.

Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

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Grief is the agony of an instant. The indulgence of grief the blunder of a...

Grief is the agony of an instant. The indulgence of grief the blunder of a...

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 disappointment of manhood succeeds the delusion of youth.

The disappointment of manhood succeeds the delusion of youth.

Life is too short to be little. Man is never so manly as when he...

Life is too short to be little. Man is never so manly as when he...

I must follow the people. Am I not their leader?

I must follow the people. Am I not their leader?

Damn your principles! Stick to your party.

Damn your principles! Stick to your party.

There can be economy only where there is efficiency.

There can be economy only where there is efficiency.

Play is the beginning of knowledge.

Play is the beginning of knowledge.

Colonies do not cease to be colonies because they are independent.

Colonies do not cease to be colonies because they are independent.

Where knowledge ends, religion begins.

Where knowledge ends, religion begins.

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.

Ignorance never settles a question

Ignorance never settles a question

The more you are talked about the less powerful you are.

The more you are talked about the less powerful you are.

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...

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

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

Change is inevitable. Change is constant.

Change is inevitable. Change is constant.

Life is too short to be small.

Life is too short to be small.

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness...

Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness...

Temperance and labor are the two best physicians of man; labor sharpens the appetite, and...

Temperance and labor are the two best physicians of man; labor sharpens the appetite, and...