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That soul-subduing sentiment, harshly called flirtation, which is the spell of a country house.

That soul-subduing sentiment, harshly called flirtation, which is the spell of a country house.

Benjamin Disraeli
Country, Flirting, House
Benjamin Disraeli (Earl of Beaconsfield) (1886). “Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: Collected from His Writings and Speeches”

The best security for civilization is the dwelling, and upon properly appointed and becoming dwellings depends, more than anything else, the improvement of mankind.

Benjamin Disraeli
Civilization, Dwelling, House
Benjamin Disraeli (Earl of Beaconsfield) (1884). “Lord Beaconsfield on the Constitution: "What is He?" and "A Vindication of the English Constitution"”

This is the third time that, in the course of six years, during which I have had the lead of the Opposition in the House of Commons, I have stormed the Treasury Benches: twice, fruitlessly, the third time with a tin kettle to my tail which rendered the race hopeless. You cannot, therefore, be surprised, that I am a little wearied of these barren victories, which like Alma, Inkerman, and Balaclava, may be glorious but are certainly nothing more.

Benjamin Disraeli
Race, Years, House
Benjamin Disraeli's letter to Lady Londonderry, February 22, 1854.