Quote #249
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe.
More from Benjamin Disraeli
- Let the fear of a danger be a spur to prevent it: he that fears otherwise, gives advantage to the danger.
- Moderation has been called a virtue to limit the ambition of great men, and to console undistinguished people for their want of fortune and…
- If it is not necessary to change, it is necessary not to change.
- Plagiarists, at least, have the merit of preservation.
- Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm.
- Seeing much, suffering much, and studying much, are the three pillars of learning.
- Diligence is the mother of good fortune.
- Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.