A statesman... must wait until he hears the steps of God sounding through events, then leap up and grasp the hem of His garment.

Quote by Otto Von Bismarck

Topics: Otto Von Bismarck Quotes

When you want to fool the world, tell the truth.

When you want to fool the world, tell the truth.

No civilization other than that which is Christian, is worth seeking or possessing.

No civilization other than that which is Christian, is worth seeking or possessing.

Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the...

Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the...

All treaties between great states cease to be binding when they come in conflict with...

All treaties between great states cease to be binding when they come in conflict with...

Whoever speaks of Europe is wrong: it is a geographical expression.

Whoever speaks of Europe is wrong: it is a geographical expression.

The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.

The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.

Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of...

Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of...

I consider even a victorious war as an evil, from which statesmanship must endeavor to...

I consider even a victorious war as an evil, from which statesmanship must endeavor to...

A government must not waiver once it has chosen it's course. It must not look...

A government must not waiver once it has chosen it's course. It must not look...

Politics is the art of the next best.

Politics is the art of the next best.

If there is ever another war in Europe, it will come out of some damned...

If there is ever another war in Europe, it will come out of some damned...

All treaties between great states cease to be binding when they come in conflict with...

All treaties between great states cease to be binding when they come in conflict with...

Politics is the art of the possible.

Politics is the art of the possible.

The great questions of the day will not be settled by means of speeches and...

The great questions of the day will not be settled by means of speeches and...

I have seen three emperors in their nakedness, and the sight was not inspiring.

I have seen three emperors in their nakedness, and the sight was not inspiring.

Universal suffrage is the government of a house by its nursery.

Universal suffrage is the government of a house by its nursery.

Politics ruins the character.

Politics ruins the character.

The main thing is to make history, not to write it.

The main thing is to make history, not to write it.

All history is incomprehensible without Christ

All history is incomprehensible without Christ

Strangers are exciting, their mystery never ends. But, there's nothing like looking at your own...

Strangers are exciting, their mystery never ends. But, there's nothing like looking at your own...