What we anticipate seldom occurs: but what we least expect generally happens. Benjamin Disraeli anticipateexpectgenerally Change image and share on social
I repeat... that all power is a trust; that we are accountable for its exercise; that from the people and for the people all springs, and all must exist. Benjamin Disraeli accountableexerciseexist Change image and 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 right honourable gentleman caught the Whigs bathing, and walked away with their clothes. He has left them in the full enjoyment of their liberal positions, and he is himself a strict conservative of their garments. Benjamin Disraeli bthecatchclothe 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
