Even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness. Otto von Bismarck
People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war or before an election. Otto von Bismarck
When you say that you agree with a thing in principle you mean that you have not the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice. Otto von Bismarck
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
Whoever speaks of Europe is wrong: it is a geographical expression. Otto von Bismarck
I have always found the word ‘Europe’ on the lips of those who wanted something from others which they dared not demand in their own names. Otto von Bismarck
The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia. Otto von Bismarck