"The practice of politics in the East may be defined by one word: dissimulation." ― Benjamin Disraeli Topic(s): Politics Tags: politics, practice More From Benjamin Disraeli "Man is only great when he acts from passion." "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." "The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes." More In Politics "In politics, merit is rewarded by the possessor being raised, like a target, to a position to be fired at."― Christian Nestell Bovee "Whoever wants peace among nations must seek to limit the state and its influence most strictly."― Ludwig von Mises "Politics is developing more comedians than radio ever did."― Jimmy Durante