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Benjamin Disraeli Quotes

1804–1881 England

Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) was a British politician, novelist, and essayist, serving twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The anniversary of his death on 19 April is known as Primrose Day.

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Also known as: Disraeli, Disraeli, Benjamin, Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield

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There are three kinds of lies: Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics.

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Under this roof are the heads of the family of Rothschild a name famous in every capital of Europe and every division of the globe. If you like, we shall divide the United States into two parts, one for you, James, and one for you, Lionel. Napoleon will do exactly and all that I shall advise him to do; and to Bismark will be suggested such an intoxicating programme as to make him our abject slave.

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John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich: "Foote, I have often wondered what catastrophe would bring you to your end; but I think, that you must either die of the pox, or the halter."
Samuel Foote: "My lord, that will depend upon one of two contingencies; -- whether I embrace your lordship's mistress, or your lordship's principles."

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Benjamin Disraeli (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.