I believe that Disraeli deserves a post of his own.
The world is weary of statesmen whom democracy has degraded into politicians.
Benjamin Disraeli
Never complain and never explain.
Benjamin Disraeli
The difference between a misfortune and a calamity is this: If Gladstone fell into the Thames, it would be a misfortune. But if someone dragged him out again, that would be a calamity.
Benjamin Disraeli
He was distinguished for ignorance; for he had only one idea, and that was wrong.
Benjamin Disraeli
How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.
Benjamin Disraeli
In politics, nothing is contemptible.
Benjamin Disraeli
There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.
Benjamin Disraeli
And finally, that famous repartee:
A member of Parliament to Disraeli: 'Sir, you will either die on the
gallows or of some unspeakable disease.'
'That depends, Sir,' said Disraeli, 'whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.'
Ok, that's terrible, truly horrible, completely inhumane.....but it has made me laugh every time since I was 10 y.o. (ok, can you say "arrested development, children?") LOL
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