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What does it mean?
A public figure should maintain standards of expression for posterity.
In plain terms
Speak well so people remember you fondly.
What can you take from it?
Maintain high standards in communication.

Where it applies

  • public speaking
  • writing
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • edit your work
  • practice clarity

Questions to consider

  • How do you want to be remembered?
  • Does grammar matter?

Another view

Authenticity may sometimes override perfect grammar.

More from Benjamin Disraeli

  1. I never deny. I never contradict. I sometimes forget.

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  2. If a man be gloomy let him keep to himself. No one has the right to go croaking about society, or what is worse, looking as if he stifled grief.

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  3. I must follow the people. Am I not their leader?

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