Top 51 Quotes by Henry A. Kissinger

It was a Greek tragedy. Nixon was fulfilling his own nature. Once it started it could not end otherwise.

Most foreign policies that history has marked highly, in whatever country, have been originated by leaders who were opposed by experts.

Any fact that needs to be disclosed should be put out now or as quickly as possible, because otherwise the bleeding will not end.

Accept everything about yourself - I mean everything, You are you and that is the beginning and the end - no apologies, no regrets.

In crises the most daring course is often safest.

We are all the President's men.

The statesman's duty is to bridge the gap between his nation's experience and his vision.

Diplomacy: the art of restraining power.

Blessed are the people whose leaders can look destiny in the eye without flinching but also without attempting to play God.

If it's going to come out eventually, better have it come out immediately.