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" Circumstances are beyond the control of man ; but his conduct is in his own power. The great event is as sure as that I am now penning this prophecy of its occurrence. With... "
Contarini Fleming. Alroy. Romances - Page 243
by Benjamin Disraeli (earl of Beaconsfield.) - 1846
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Contarini Fleming: A Psychological Autobiography, Volume 2

Benjamin Disraeli (Earl of Beaconsfield) - 1832 - 192 pages
...can alone command, I perceive that it is in a state of transition—a state of transition from feudal to federal principles. This I conceive to be the sole...rests whether it shall be welcomed by wisdom or by ignorance—whether its beneficent results shall be accelerated by enlightened minds, or retarded by...
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The Monthly Review

1832 - 652 pages
...alone command, I perceive that it is in a state of transition — a state of transition from feudal to federal principles. This I conceive to be the sole...his own power. The great event is as sure, as that ! am now penning this prophecy of its occurrence. With us it rests, whether it shall be welcomed by...
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Contarini Fleming: A Psychological Romance

Benjamin Disraeli - 1845 - 482 pages
...distant, and in that great work I am resolved to participate. Bitter jest, that tie most civilised portion of the globe should be considered incapable...now penning this prophecy of its occurrence. With ns it rests whether it shall be welcomed by wisdom or by ignorance, whether its beneficent results...
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Ireland for the Irish: A Practical, Peacable and Just Solution of the Irish ...

Henry O'Neill - 1868 - 144 pages
...injustice has monopolized it. Land monopoly is doomed. Ireland must become the property of the Irish! ' " Circumstances are beyond the control of man, but his...welcomed by wisdom or by ignorance — whether its beneficial results shall be accelerated by enlightened minds, or retarded by onr dark passions." —...
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Ireland for the Irish: A Practical, Peacable and Just Solution of the Irish ...

Henry O'Neill - 1868 - 146 pages
...injustice has monopolized it. Land monopoly is doomed. Ireland must become the property of the Irish! " Circumstances are beyond the control of man, but his...rests whether it shall be welcomed by wisdom or by ignorance—whether its beneficial results shall be accelerated by enlightened minds, or retarded by...
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Ireland for the Irish: A Practical, Peacable and Just Solution of the Irish ...

Henry O'Neill - 1868 - 142 pages
...become the property of the Irish! " Circumstances are beyond the control of man, but his conduct is ia his own power. The great event is as sure as that...rests whether it shall be welcomed by wisdom or by ignorance—whether its beneficial results shall be accelerated by enlightened minds, or retarded by...
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Wit and wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, collected from his writings and speeches

Benjamin Disraeli (earl of Beaconsfield.) - 1881 - 410 pages
...creatures of men. We are free agents, and man is more powerful than matter.—('Beckendorf') Vivian Grey. Circumstances are beyond the control of man ; but his conduct is in his own power.—Contarini Fleming. 'Tis circumstance makes conduct; life's a ship The sport of every wind.—('Alarcos...
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Proverbs, Maxims, and Phrases of All Ages: Classified ..., Volumes 1-2

1887 - 1332 pages
...Circumstances alter cases. (Lord Brougham once said, " / wish I had the cases to alter circumstances."*) 2. Circumstances are beyond the control of man, but his conduct is in his own power. Bea. 3. 'Tis circumstances make conduct : life's a ship, the sport of every wind. Bea. 4. To circumstances...
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A Dictionary of Quotations in Prose: From American and Foreign Authors ...

Anna Lydia Ward - 1889 - 724 pages
...signal what voyage he shall make or what canvas he shall carry. 754 Henry Ward Beecher : Life Thnui/hts. Circumstances are beyond the control of man; but his conduct is in his own power. 755 Disraeli (Earl of Beaconsfield) : Contarini Fleming. Pt. vii. Ch. 2. Man is not the creature of...
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Studies in Old Testament Characters

Wilbert Webster White - 1900 - 300 pages
...§ 145. THE STORY OF DANIEL AND H1s FRIENDS § 147. SOME PSALMS REFLECTING EXPERIENCES OF THE EXILE "Circumstances are beyond the control of man, but his conduct is in his own power." — Disraeli. Read the 1st chapter of Daniel chiefly for the instruction which it gives about the method...
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