Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881), British Prime Minister and author. Lothair, Ch. 29 (1870).
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Nine–tenths of existing books are nonsense, and the clever books are the refutation of that nonsense.
— Benjamin Disraeli on Nonsense
What It Means
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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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