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Benjamin Disraeli

(1804 – 1881) Full name: Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. A British politician, novelist, essayist, parliamentarian and Conservative statesman. He served in government in four decades, twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and played a central role in the creation of the modern Conservative Party. The anniversary of his death on 19 April is known as Primrose Day.

A man may speak very well in the House of Commons, and fail very completely in the House of Lords. There are two distinct styles requisite: I intend, in the course of my career, if I have time, to give a specimen of both.

A precedent embalms a principle.

A University should be a place of light, of liberty, and of learning.

Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.

Adventures are to the adventurous.

Characters do not change. Opinions alter, but characters are only developed.

Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power.

Duty cannot exist without faith.

Everyone likes flattery; and when you come to Royalty you should lay it on with a trowel.

Experience is the child of thought, and thought is the child of action.