Political Quotes

Benjamin Disraeli: “A man, however fallen, who loves his home is not wholly lost.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
A man, however fallen, who loves his home is not wholly lost.
Said by
Benjamin Disraeli

Editor's note · Context

From a biography of Lord George Bentinck, this passage offers a general reflection on the redemptive power of loving one's home, even for a fallen individual.

Share

More from Benjamin Disraeli

Jan 1, 1852

Born a natural leader of the people, he was equal to the post.

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1852

He valued life only as a means of fulfilling duty, and truly it may be said of him, that he feared none but God.

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1852

Free from prejudices, his large mind sympathized with all classes of the realm.

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1852

It is not at all difficult to conceive a mode of governing a country more expeditious than by a parliament; but where truth as well as strength is held to be an essential element of legislation, opinion must be secured an unrestricted…

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation