Man is only truly great when he acts from the passions.
Benjamin Disraeli Quotes
Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forgo an advantage.
Predominant opinions are generally the opinions of the generation that is vanishing.
Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.
The press is not only free, it is powerful. That power is ours. It is the proudest that man can enjoy.
News is that which comes from the North, East, West and South, and if it comes from only one point on the compass, then it is a class publication and not news.
All is mystery; but he is a slave who will not struggle to penetrate the dark veil.
O Music! Miraculous art! A blast of thy trumpet and millions rush forward to die; a peal of thy organ and uncounted nations sink down to pray.
There are amusing people who do not interest, and interesting people who do not amuse.
The right honorable gentlemen’s smile is like the silver fittings of a coffin. (On Robert Peel)