Plagiarists, at least, have the merit of preservation.

Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

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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...

It is easier to be critical than correct.

It is easier to be critical than correct.

My objection to Liberalism is this -- that it is the introduction into the practical...

My objection to Liberalism is this -- that it is the introduction into the practical...

The very phrase 'foreign affairs' makes an Englishman convinced that I am about to treat...

The very phrase 'foreign affairs' makes an Englishman convinced that I am about to treat...

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...

We live in an age when to be young and to be indifferent can be...

We live in an age when to be young and to be indifferent can be...

Something unpleasant is coming when men are anxious to tell the truth.

Something unpleasant is coming when men are anxious to tell the truth.

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...

Customs may not be as wise as laws, but they are always more popular

Customs may not be as wise as laws, but they are always more popular

That fatal drollery called a representative government.

That fatal drollery called a representative government.

In politics nothing is contemptible.

In politics nothing is contemptible.

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.

Damn your principles! Stick to your party.

Damn your principles! Stick to your party.

Nowadays, manners are easy and life is hard

Nowadays, manners are easy and life is hard

Never take anything for granted.

Never take anything for granted.

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

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

The people of England are the most enthusiastic in the world.

The people of England are the most enthusiastic in the world.

I feel a very unusual sensation - if it's not indigestion, I think it must...

I feel a very unusual sensation - if it's not indigestion, I think it must...

Given the amount of unjust suffering and unhappiness in the world, I am deeply grateful...

Given the amount of unjust suffering and unhappiness in the world, I am deeply grateful...

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy