On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
But there is nothing in which the power of circumstances is more evident than in politics.
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Benjamin Disraeli
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
In his biography of Lord George Bentinck, Disraeli reflects on the significant influence of external factors on political events.
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