More quotes by Benjamin Disraeli

"The European talks of progress because by the aid of a few scientific discoveries he has established a society which has mistaken comfort for civilisation."
"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."
"All is mystery; but he is a slave who will not struggle to penetrate the dark veil."
"The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write about it."
"Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action."