Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness. — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
“I have a burden on my soul. During my long life, I did not make anyone happy, neither my friends, nor my… — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
The division of the United States into federations of equal force was decided long before the Civil War by the high financial… — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
All treaties between great states cease to be binding when they come in conflict with the struggle for existence. — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
One day the great European War will come out of some damned foolish thing in the Balkans (1888). — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war or before an election. — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
The great questions of the day will not be settled by means of speeches and majority decisions but by iron and blood. — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
If there is ever another war in Europe, it will come out of some damned silly thing in the Balkans — Otto Von Bismarck Copy Share Image
“People never lie so much as before an election, during a war, or after a hunt.” — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the battlefield will think hard before starting a… — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
Nothing should be left to an invaded people except their eyes for weeping. — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
I must protest that I would never seek foreign conflicts just to go over domestic difficulties; that would be frivolous. I was… — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
Even the most favorable outcome of the war will never lead to the decomposition of the main forces of Russia, which is… — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
Show me an objective worthy of war and I will go along with you. — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
I consider even a victorious war as an evil, from which statesmanship must endeavor to spare nations — Otto Von Bismarck Copy Share Image
One can put some trust in the gratitude of a sovereign, and also in that of his family; under certain conditions, one can even… — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
Fools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others. — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
Earthly majesty is always akin to the fallen angel, who is proud and unhappy, beautiful but troubled, and whose plans and efforts, though vast,… — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
“The Balkans aren't worth the life of a single Pomeranian grenadier.” — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied. — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
The government should cultivate the view also among the propertyless classes of the population, those who are the most numerous and the least educated,… — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness. — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice. — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
Fools you are who say you like to learn from your mistakes. I prefer to learn from the mistakes of others, and avoid the… — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
“Verfallen wir nicht in den Fehler, bei jedem Andersmeinenden entweder an seinem Verständnis oder an seinem guten Willen zu zweifeln.” — Otto von Bismarck Copy Share Image
