This book contains the inaugural address delivered by Benjamin Disraeli, the British statesman and novelist, when he was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow in 1873. In his speech, Disraeli reflects on the importance of education and the role of universities in shaping the future of society. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures of the Victorian era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.