Quotes from Benjamin Disraeli
One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.
— Benjamin Disraeli
To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.
— Benjamin Disraeli
Power has only one duty--to secure the social welfare of the people.
— Benjamin Disraeli
The most powerful men are not public men: a public man is responsible, and a responsible man is a slave. It is private life that governs the world.
— Benjamin Disraeli
When I want to read a good book I write one.
— Benjamin Disraeli
Life is too short to be small.
— Benjamin Disraeli
Nothing can withstand the power of the human will if it is willing to stake its very existence to the extent of its purpose.
— Benjamin Disraeli
Man is made to create, from the poet to the potter.
— Benjamin Disraeli
Expediency is a law of nature. The camel is a wonderful animal, but the desert made the camel.
— Benjamin Disraeli
All must respect those who respect themselves.
— Benjamin Disraeli
Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.
— Benjamin Disraeli
Friendship is the gift of the gods, and the most precious boon to man.
— Benjamin Disraeli