The world is wearied of statesmen whom democracy has degraded into politicians

Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

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

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

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

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.

One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his...

One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his...

Nobody is forgotten when it is convenient to remember him.

Nobody is forgotten when it is convenient to remember him.

Power has only one duty - to secure the social welfare of the People.

Power has only one duty - to secure the social welfare of the People.

You can tell the strength of a nation by the women behind its men.

You can tell the strength of a nation by the women behind its men.

Be amusing: never tell unkind stories; above all, never tell long ones.

Be amusing: never tell unkind stories; above all, never tell long ones.

The Youth of a Nation are the trustees of posterity.

The Youth of a Nation are the trustees of posterity.

Man is only great when he acts from passion.

Man is only great when he acts from passion.

In politics nothing is contemptible.

In politics nothing is contemptible.

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...

There is moderation even in excess.

There is moderation even in excess.

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

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

Success is the child of audacity.

Success is the child of audacity.

Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power.

Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power.

A precedent embalms a principle.

A precedent embalms a principle.

The greatest of all evils is a weak government.

The greatest of all evils is a weak government.

Ask not what the government can do for you. Ask why it doesn't.

Ask not what the government can do for you. Ask why it doesn't.

If you seek Hamilton's monument, look around. You are living in it. We honor Jefferson,...

If you seek Hamilton's monument, look around. You are living in it. We honor Jefferson,...