Play is the beginning of knowledge.

Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

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

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

Assassination has never changed the history of the world.

Assassination has never changed the history of the world.

The delight of opening a new pursuit, or a new course of reading, imparts the...

The delight of opening a new pursuit, or a new course of reading, imparts the...

To tax the community for the advantage of a class is not protection: it is...

To tax the community for the advantage of a class is not protection: it is...

The Duke of Wellington brought to the post of first minister immortal fame, -a quality...

The Duke of Wellington brought to the post of first minister immortal fame, -a quality...

We cannot learn men from books.

We cannot learn men from books.

Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe

Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe

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...

London is a roost for every bird.

London is a roost for every bird.

There can be economy only where there is efficiency.

There can be economy only where there is efficiency.

Nowadays, manners are easy and life is hard

Nowadays, manners are easy and life is hard

Books are the curse of the human race.

Books are the curse of the human race.

I say that justice is truth in action.

I say that justice is truth in action.

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...

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

Teach us that wealth is not elegance, that profusion is not magnificence, that splendor is...

Teach us that wealth is not elegance, that profusion is not magnificence, that splendor is...

Everyone likes flattery, and when you come to Royalty, you should lay it on with...

Everyone likes flattery, and when you come to Royalty, you should lay it on with...

The practice of politics in the East may be defined by one word: dissimulation.

The practice of politics in the East may be defined by one word: dissimulation.

The palace is not safe when the cottage is not happy.

The palace is not safe when the cottage is not happy.

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

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