A few quotes attributed to Benjamin Disraeli...

Disraeli, aka 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, (1804 - 1881) was a novelist, member of the House of Commons for almost forty years, twice the British Prime Minister, political foe of Gladstone, a noted Conservative statesman, and fast friend of Queen Victoria who saw to it that he could be a member in the House of Lords. Baptized into the Anglican Church at age 12, Disraeli, unique among all British Prime Ministers, was of Jewish birth.  He also said some neat stuff.  To wit:

"I am a Conservative to preserve all that is good in our constitution, a Radical to remove all that is bad. I seek to preserve property and to respect order, and I equally decry the appeal to the passions of the many or the prejudices of the few."

“He was distinguished for ignorance; for he had only one idea, and that was wrong.”

"It is knowledge that influences and equalises the social condition of man; that gives to all, however different their political position, passions which are in common, and enjoyments which are universal."

"Free trade is not a principle; it is an expedient."
"Protection is not a principle, but an expedient."

“To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge” 

"Finality, Sir, is not the language of politics."

“Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.” 

"Ignorance never settles a question."

"Individualities may form communities, but it is institutions alone that can create a nation."

“Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember and remember more than I have seen.” 

"The secret of success is constancy to purpose."

“A member of Parliament to Disraeli: 'Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.'That depends, Sir,' said Disraeli, 'whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.”