That depends, Sir,' said Disraeli, 'whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.
British PM
That depends, Sir,' said Disraeli, 'whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.
British PM
Retort to a Member of Parliament who said he would 'either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease'.
Unknown, an anecdote from his political career
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