What we anticipate seldom occurs: but what we least expect generally happens. Benjamin Disraeli anticipateexpectgenerally Change image and share on social
My objection to Liberalism is this that it is the introduction into the practical business of life of the highest kind namely, politics of philosophical ideas instead of political principles. Benjamin Disraeli businesshighidea Change image and share on social
The governments of the present day have to deal not merely with other governments, with emperors, kings and ministers, but also with the secret societies which have everywhere their unscrupulous agents, and can at the last moment upset all the governments' plans. Benjamin Disraeli agentdaydeal share on social
The world is weary of statesmen whom democracy has degraded into politicians. Benjamin Disraeli degradedemocracypolitician Change image and share on social
The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes. Benjamin Disraeli opportunityreadysecret Change image and share on social
The world is governed by very different personages from what is imagined by those who are not behind the scenes. Benjamin Disraeli governimaginepersonage Change image and share on social
That fatal drollery called a representative government. Benjamin Disraeli calldrolleryfatal Change image and share on social
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 calamitydifferencedrag Change image and share on social
Without publicity there can be no public support, and without public support every nation must decay. Benjamin Disraeli decaynationpublic Change image and share on social
