You must originate, and you must sympathize; yon must possess, at the same time, the habit of communicating and the habit of listening. The union is rather rare, but irresistible.
- Benjamin Disraeli
An English revolution is at least a solemn sacrifice: a French revolution is an indecent massacre.
- Benjamin Disraeli
There is no greater index of character so sure as the voice.
- Benjamin Disraeli
Bore: one who has the power of speech but not the capacity for conversation.