A statesman... must wait until he hears the steps of God sounding through events, then leap up and grasp the hem of His garment. Otto von Bismarck eventgarmentgod Change image and share on social
A journalist is a person who has mistaken their calling. Otto von Bismarck calljournalistmistake Change image and share on social
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 approvecarryintention Change image and share on social
The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia. Otto von Bismarck goodmakepolitic Change image and share on social
I have seen three emperors in their nakedness, and the sight was not inspiring. Otto von Bismarck emperorinspirenakedness Change image and share on social
Politics ruins the character. Otto von Bismarck characterpoliticruin Change image and share on social
Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied. Otto von Bismarck denyofficiallypolitic Change image and share on social
Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the battlefield will think hard before starting a war. Otto von Bismarck battlefielddieeye Change image and share on social
Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made. Otto von Bismarck lawmakesausage Change image and share on social
Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness. Otto von Bismarck declarationdiplomaticallyobserve Change image and share on social
