Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness. Otto von Bismarck More Quotes by Otto von Bismarck More Quotes From Otto von Bismarck Politics is not a science...but an art. Otto von Bismarck art The nation that has the schools has the future. Otto von Bismarck nationsschool The government should cultivate the view also among the propertyless classes of the population, those who are the most numerous and the least educated, that the state is not only an institution of necessity but also of welfare. By recognizable and direct advantages they must be led to look upon the state not as an agency devised solely for the protection of the better-situated classes of society but also as one serving their needs and interests. Otto von Bismarck agencygovernmentviews Faust complained about having two souls in his breast, but I harbor a whole crowd of them and they quarrel. It is like being in a republic. Otto von Bismarck crowdssoultwo With bad laws and good civil servants it's still possible to govern. But with bad civil servants even the best laws can't help. Otto von Bismarck servantlawhelping A government must not waiver once it has chosen its course. It must not look to the left or right but go forward. Otto von Bismarck waivergovernmentlooks man cannot control the current of events. he can only float with them and steer Otto von Bismarck currentseventsmen No civilization other than that which is Christian, is worth seeking or possessing. Otto von Bismarck possessingchristiancivilization Beware of sentimental alliances where the consciousness of good deeds is the only compensation for noble sacrifices. Otto von Bismarck alliancessacrificenoble The main thing is to make history, not to write it. Otto von Bismarck militarywritinghistory Politics are not a science based on logic; they are the capacity of always choosing at each instant, in constantly changing situations, the least harmful, the most useful. Otto von Bismarck logicsituationcapacity Revolutions in Prussia are started by kings, and since it is a revolution, it is better to start it ourselves than to suffer of it Otto von Bismarck prussiasufferingkings Love is blind; friendship tries not to notice. Otto von Bismarck funny-best-friendfunny-friendfriendship A Bavarian is half-way between an Austrian and a human being. Otto von Bismarck humanshalfway Great men have great dogs. Otto von Bismarck great-mendogmen Hounds follow those who feed them. Otto von Bismarck houndspuppydog The Balkans arent worth the life of a single Pomeranian grenadier. Otto von Bismarck pomeraniansbalkans There is only one greater folly than that of the fool who says in his heart there is no God, and that is the folly of the people that says with its head that it does not know whether there is a God or not. Otto von Bismarck doeheartpeople Fools you are who say you like to learn from your mistakes. I prefer to learn from the mistakes of others, and avoid the cost of my own. Otto von Bismarck foolcostmistake I have seen three emperors in their nakedness, and the sight was not inspiring. Otto von Bismarck threesightinspiring
