03 February 2011

Famous words for the day

Rico says his father sent along a series of famous quotations, including this one, which Rico has long loved:
A member of Parliament said to Disraeli: "Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of the pox*." 
"That depends, sir," said Disraeli, "on whether I embrace your politics or your mistress."
(* an antique word for syphilis)

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