Governments do not govern, but merely control the machinery of government, being themselves controlled by the hidden hand.
I have climbed to the top of the greasy pole! - Benjamin Disraeli
I have climbed to the top of the greasy pole!
- Benjamin Disraeli
Novelty is an essential attribute of the beautiful. - Benjamin Disraeli
Novelty is an essential attribute of the beautiful.
No man is regular in his attendance at the House of Commons until he is married. - Benjamin Disraeli
No man is regular in his attendance at the House of Commons until he is married.
The right hon. Gentleman [Sir Robert Peel] caught the Whigs bathing, and walked away with their clothes. - Benjamin Disraeli
The right hon. Gentleman [Sir Robert Peel] caught the Whigs bathing, and walked away with their clothes.
Lady Lytton rules her husband, but that I suppose is always the case where marriages are what is called 'happy'. - Benjamin Disraeli
Lady Lytton rules her husband, but that I suppose is always the case where marriages are what is called 'happy'.
There is no gambling like politics. - Benjamin Disraeli
There is no gambling like politics.
A Protestant, if he wants aid or advice on any matter, can only go to his solicitor. - Benjamin Disraeli
A Protestant, if he wants aid or advice on any matter, can only go to his solicitor.
Apologies only account for that which they do not alter. - Benjamin Disraeli
Apologies only account for that which they do not alter.
I will sit down now, but the time will come when you will hear me. - Benjamin Disraeli
I will sit down now, but the time will come when you will hear me.
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