“The wisdom of the wise, and the…”

“The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation.”

VerifiedQuotation; since at least 1986 a paraphrased form misattributed to his son Benjamin Disraeli has often been quoted: "The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations." · evidenceQuotations

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For academic work, cite the original where you can: Quotation; since at least 1986 a paraphrased form misattributed to his son Benjamin Disraeli has often been quoted: "The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.".

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D'Israeli, I. (n.d.). The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35325-the-wisdom-of-the-wise-and-the-experience/

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D'Israeli, Isaac. “The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35325-the-wisdom-of-the-wise-and-the-experience/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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D'Israeli, Isaac. “The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35325-the-wisdom-of-the-wise-and-the-experience/.

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