When a man fell into his anecdotage it was a sign for him to retire from the world.

Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

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There are three types of lies; lies, damn lies, and statistics.

There are three types of lies; lies, damn lies, and statistics.

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

No Government can be long secure without a formidable Opposition.

No Government can be long secure without a formidable Opposition.

When little is done, little is said; silence is the mother of truth.

When little is done, little is said; silence is the mother of truth.

Characters do not change. Opinions alter, but characters are only developed.

Characters do not change. Opinions alter, but characters are only developed.

Experience is the child of Thought, and Thought is the child of Action. We cannot...

Experience is the child of Thought, and Thought is the child of Action. We cannot...

Every man has a right to be conceited until he is successful.

Every man has a right to be conceited until he is successful.

Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.

Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.

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...

I have always thought that every woman should marry, and no man.

I have always thought that every woman should marry, and no man.

Damn your principles! Stick to your party.

Damn your principles! Stick to your party.

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...

Travel teaches toleration.

Travel teaches toleration.

It is much easier to be critical than to be correct.

It is much easier to be critical than to be correct.

There is no waste of time in life like that of making explanations.

There is no waste of time in life like that of making explanations.

Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.

Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.

London is a modern Babylon.

London is a modern Babylon.

I have been ever of opinion that revolutions are not to be evaded.

I have been ever of opinion that revolutions are not to be evaded.

Upon the education of the people of this country the fate of this country depends.

Upon the education of the people of this country the fate of this country depends.

A majority is always better than the best repartee.

A majority is always better than the best repartee.