The right honourable gentleman caught the Whigs bathing, and walked away with their clothes. He has left them in the full enjoyment of their liberal positions, and he is himself a strict conservative of their garments.

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This quote by Benjamin Disraeli, a skilled statesman, humorously portrays his political strategy. He cleverly compares his actions to catching the Whigs off guard, taking advantage of their liberal positions, while he remains firmly conservative in his own beliefs.

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Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

Statesman, British

Benjamin Disraeli was a British statesman and author.

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The right honourable gentleman caught the Whigs bathing, and walked away with their clothes. He has left them in the full enjoyment of their liberal positions, and he is himself a strict conservative of their garments.