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

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"The noble lord is the Rupert of debate."

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"A new acquaintance is like a new book. I prefer it, even if bad, to a classic."

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"We live in age of prudence. The leaders of the people now generally follow."

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"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."

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"That earliest shock in one's life which occurs to all of us; which first makes us think."

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