Man is not the creature of circumstances, circumstances are the creatures of men. We are free agents, and man is more powerful than matter. – Benjamin Disraeli
Through perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure. – Benjamin Disraeli
A man may speak very well in the House of Commons, and fail very completely in the House of Lords. There are two distinct styles requisite: I intend, in the course of my career, if I have time, to give a specimen of both. – Benjamin Disraeli