Benjamin Disraeli in: Richard Zera Business Wit & Wisdom, Beard Books, 31-Mar-2005, p. 100.
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Grief is the agony of an instant; the indulgence of grief the blunder of a life.
— Benjamin Disraeli on Indulgence
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About Benjamin Disraeli
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.
About Benjamin Disraeli
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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