Two nations between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy; who are as ignorant of each other's habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of different planets. The rich and the poor. Benjamin Disraeli dwellerfeelinghabit share on social
Conservatism discards Prescription, shrinks from Principle, disavows Progress; having rejected all respect for antiquity, it offers no redress for the present, and makes no preparation for the future. Benjamin Disraeli antiquityconservatismdisavow Change image and share on social
Colonies do not cease to be colonies because they are independent. Benjamin Disraeli ceasecolonyindependent Change image and share on social
Life is too short to be little. Man is never so manly as when he feels deeply, acts boldly, and expresses himself with frankness and with fervor. Benjamin Disraeli actboldlydeeply Change image and share on social
Read no history: nothing but biography, for that is life without theory. Benjamin Disraeli biographyhistorylife Change image and share on social
Man is not the creature of circumstances, circumstances are the creatures of men. We are free agents, and man is more powerful than matter. Benjamin Disraeli agentcircumstancecreature Change image and share on social
Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power. Benjamin Disraeli circumstanceconductcontrol Change image and share on social
The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations. Benjamin Disraeli ageexperienceperpetuate Change image and share on social
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation. Benjamin Disraeli choiclielife Change image and share on social
Moderation is the center wherein all philosophies, both human and divine, meet. Benjamin Disraeli centerdivinehuman Change image and share on social