But what minutes! Count them by sensation, and not by calendars, and each moment is a day.
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About Benjamin Disraeli

Benjamin Disraeli was prime minister of the united kingdom (1868; 1874–1880). Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, was a British statesman, Conservative politician and writer who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He played a central role in the creation of the modern Conservative Party, defining its policies and its broad outreach. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Time — Reflections on the passage of time and how we spend it
  • Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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