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
Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied. Otto von Bismarck denyofficiallypolitic Change image and share on social
To retain respect for sausages and laws, one must not watch them in the making. Otto von Bismarck lawmakerespect 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
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
When you want to fool the world, tell the truth. Otto von Bismarck fooltruthworld 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
No civilization other than that which is Christian, is worth seeking or possessing. Otto von Bismarck christiancivilizationpossess 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
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 blooddaydecision Change image and share on social
