Otto von Bismarck Quotes


Otto von Bismarck

Beware of sentimental alliances where the consciousness of good deeds is the only compensation for noble sacrifices.

A really great man is known by three signs... generosity in the design, humanity in the execution, moderation in success.

When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn`t the slightest intention of putting it into practice.

Politics is the art of the possible.

Laws are like sausages. It`s better not to see them being made.

Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.

There is a Providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children and the United States of America.

Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness.






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