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Quote by Benjamin Disraeli
The question is this: Is man an ape or an angel? I am on the side

The question is this: Is man an ape or an angel? I am on the side of the angels. – Benjamin Disraeli

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Moderation has been called a virtue to limit the ambition of great men, and to console undistinguished people for their want of fortune and their lack of merit. – Benjamin Disraeli

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