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88 Famous Quotes By Benjamin Disraeli, The Author Of Two Nations

Famous As: British Prime Minister
Born On: December 21, 1804
Died On: April 19, 1881
Born In: Bloomsbury, London
Died At Age: 76

Benjamin Disraeli was a politician and writer from Great Britain, who went on to serve his country as the Prime Minister on two occasions and remains one of the most revered figures in British history. Disraeli was also the first and till date the only Jewish person to have become the Prime Minister of Britain. Disraeli was a great political thinker who is credited with laying the foundations of what is now known as the Conservative Party and the ‘one nation conservatism’ that went on to become the dominant political choice of Great Britain for a long time. He became a member of the House of Commons in 1837 and served as the Leader of the House of Commons as well as the Chancellor of the Exchequer, before briefly becoming the Prime Minister in 1868. He became the Prime Minister for the second time in 1874 and was hailed for his diplomatic triumphs. Disraeli was also a published author and some of his well-known books include ‘Henrietta Temple’, ‘The New Generation’, and ‘Two Nations’ among others. Disraeli was not only a great political thinker but also an intellectual of rare gift and here are some of his most famous quotes that you would surely find interesting.

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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.

Benjamin Disraeli
Time is precious, but truth is more precious than time.

Time is precious, but truth is more precious than time.

Benjamin Disraeli
When men are pure, laws are useless; when men are corrupt, laws are broken.

When men are pure, laws are useless; when men are corrupt, laws are broken.

Benjamin Disraeli
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.

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.

Benjamin Disraeli
Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.

Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.

Benjamin Disraeli
The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but to reveal to him his own.

The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but to reveal to him his own.

Benjamin Disraeli
All is mystery; but he is a slave who will not struggle to penetrate the dark veil.

All is mystery; but he is a slave who will not struggle to penetrate the dark veil.

Benjamin Disraeli
The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write about it.

The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write about it.

Benjamin Disraeli
Most people die with their music still locked up inside them.

Most people die with their music still locked up inside them.

Benjamin Disraeli
How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.

How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.

Benjamin Disraeli
To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge

To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge

Benjamin Disraeli
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.

Benjamin Disraeli
Sir, I shall not defeat you - I shall transcend you.

Sir, I shall not defeat you - I shall transcend you.

Benjamin Disraeli
He was distinguished for ignorance; for he had only one idea, and that was wrong.

He was distinguished for ignorance; for he had only one idea, and that was wrong.

Benjamin Disraeli
The secret to success is constancy of purpose.

The secret to success is constancy of purpose.

Benjamin Disraeli
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember and remember more than I have seen.

Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember and remember more than I have seen.

Benjamin Disraeli
One of the hardest things in this world is to admit you are wrong. And nothing is more helpful in resolving a situation than its frank admission.

One of the hardest things in this world is to admit you are wrong. And nothing is more helpful in resolving a situation than its frank admission.

Benjamin Disraeli
The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.

The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.

Benjamin Disraeli
The magic of first love is our ignorance that it can ever end.

The magic of first love is our ignorance that it can ever end.

Benjamin Disraeli
Little things affect little minds.

Little things affect little minds.

Benjamin Disraeli
When I want to read a novel, I write one.

When I want to read a novel, I write one.

Benjamin Disraeli
Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.

Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.

Benjamin Disraeli
We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end.

We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end.

Benjamin Disraeli
A canter is the cure for all evil.

A canter is the cure for all evil.

Benjamin Disraeli
Everything comes if a man will only wait.

Everything comes if a man will only wait.

Benjamin Disraeli
The expected always happens

The expected always happens

Benjamin Disraeli
I must follow the people. Am I not their leader?

I must follow the people. Am I not their leader?

Benjamin Disraeli
Romance has been elegantly defined as the offspring of fiction and love.

Romance has been elegantly defined as the offspring of fiction and love.

Benjamin Disraeli
My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.

My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.

Benjamin Disraeli
Where knowledge ends, religion begins.

Where knowledge ends, religion begins.

Benjamin Disraeli