otto von bismarck

“ All treaties between great states cease to be binding when they come in conflict with the struggle for existence. ”

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

“ Fools say that they learn by experience. I prefer to profit by others' experience. ”

“ Politics is the art of the possible, the attainable the art of the next best. ”

“ Whoever speaks of Europe is wrong: it is a geographical expression. ”

“ We Germans fear God, but nothing else in the world. ”

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

“ A conquering army on the border will not be stopped by eloquence. ”

“ A little caution outflanks a large cavalry. ”

“ An appeal to fear never finds an echo in German hearts. ”