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

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Isaac D'Israeli. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceQuotation; 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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“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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APA

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/

MLA

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.

Chicago

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/.