“A great city, whose image dwells in the memory of man, is the type of some great idea. Rome represents conquest; Faith hovers over the towers of Jerusalem; and Athens embodies the pre-eminent quality ...”

Benjamin Disraeli

“One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.”

Benjamin Disraeli

“The secret of success is constancy to purpose.”

Benjamin Disraeli

“King Louis Philippe once said to me that he attributed the great success of the British nation in political life to their talking politics after dinner.”

Benjamin Disraeli

“There are three types of lies -- lies, damn lies, and statistics.”

Benjamin Disraeli