"The noble lord is the Rupert of debate."
Benjamin Disraeli
Politician, Author
Benjamin Disraeli was a British Prime Minister and novelist known for his influential role in shaping modern conservatism and his literary contributions.
- Born
- December 21, 1804
- Died
- April 19, 1881
- Quotes
- 547
- Rank
- #401
Quote collection
Benjamin Disraeli quotes (page 28 of 28)
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"The sweet simplicity of the three percents."
"Trust not overmuch to the blessed Magdalen; learn to protect yourself."
"A new acquaintance is like a new book. I prefer it, even if bad, to a classic."
"We live in age of prudence. The leaders of the people now generally follow."
"As I sat opposite the Treasury Bench the ministers reminded me of one of those marine landscapes not very unusual on the coasts of South America. You behold a range of exhausted volcanoes."
"That earliest shock in one's life which occurs to all of us; which first makes us think."