It is barely conceivable that there are people who like war. Henry A. Kissinger More Quotes by Henry A. Kissinger More Quotes From Henry A. Kissinger Superstars strive for approbation; heroes walk alone. Superstars crave consensus; heroes define themselves by the judgment of a future they see it as their task to bring about. Superstars seek success in a technique for eliciting support; heroes pursue success as the outgrowth of inner values. Henry A. Kissinger supporttechniquehero For the West, the demonization of Vladimir Putin is not a policy; it is an alibi for the absence of one. Putin is a serious strategist – on the premises of Russian history. Understanding US values and psychology are not his strong suits. Nor has understanding Russian history and psychology been a strong point among US policymakers.’ Henry A. Kissinger psychologyunderstandingstrong Before the Freedom of Information Act, I used to say at meetings "The illegal we do immediately. The unconstitutional takes a little longer." [...] But since the Freedom of Information Act, I'm afraid to say things like that. Henry A. Kissinger illegalinformationlittles No one will ever win the battle of the sexes; there's too much fraternizing with the enemy. Henry A. Kissinger leadershiplovefunny Clearly security without values is like a ship without a rudder. But values without security are like a rudder without a ship. Henry A. Kissinger ruddersshipssecurity In the end, peace can be achieved only by hegemony or by balance of power. Henry A. Kissinger hegemonybalanceends What we in America call terrorists are really groups of people that reject the international system Henry A. Kissinger historicalamericapeople In crises the most daring course is often safest. Henry A. Kissinger daringcoursescrisis No foreign policy - no matter how ingenious - has any chance of success if it is born in the minds of a few and carried in the hearts of none. Henry A. Kissinger mattermindheart Countries do not assume burdens because it is fair, only because it is necessary. Henry A. Kissinger burdenassumingcountry In his essay, ‘Perpetual Peace,’ the philosopher, Immanuel Kant, argued that perpetual peace would eventually come to the world in one of two ways, by human insight or by conflicts and catastrophes of a magnitude that left humanity no other choice. We are at such a juncture. Henry A. Kissinger choiceshumanitytwo In 10 years, there will be no more Israel. Henry A. Kissinger israelyears We cannot give Russia veto over deployment of forces on NATO territory. But we have to understand their particular sensitivities, and, therefore, there should be a dialogue on these issues. Henry A. Kissinger issuesrussiagiving The conventional army loses if it does not win. The guerrilla wins if he does not lose. Henry A. Kissinger armyfightingwinning I don't see why we need to stand by and watch a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its own people. Henry A. Kissinger issuescountrypeople A diamond is a chunk of coal that is made good under pressure. Henry A. Kissinger coaljewelrypressure High office teaches decision making, not substance. It consumes intellectual capital; it does not create it. Most high officials leave office with the perceptions and insights with which they entered; they learn how to make decisions but not what decisions to make. Henry A. Kissinger officeintellectualdecision The enemies you make by taking a decided stand generally have more respect for you than the friends you make by being on the fence Henry A. Kissinger decidedfenceenemy The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been. The public does not fully understand the world into which it is going. Leaders must invoke an alchemy of great vision. Those leaders who do not are ultimately judged failures, even though they may be popular at the moment. Henry A. Kissinger visionleaderpeople Diplomacy: the art of restraining power. Henry A. Kissinger restrainingdiplomacyart
