Otto von Bismarck

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

The great questions of the day will not be settled by means of speeches and majority decisions but by iron and blood.

Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the battlefield will think hard before starting a war.

I just love good movies. And not every movie you're going to end up in is always going to turn out right, but at least walk into it with the right intention.

I think a lot of songwriters would agree that it's often easier to find inspiration in misery.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.