Famous Otto von Bismarck Quotes



Politics ruins the character.

Otto von Bismarck

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

Otto von Bismarck

To retain respect for sausages and laws, one must not watch them in the making.

Otto von Bismarck

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

Otto von Bismarck

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

Otto von Bismarck

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

Otto von Bismarck

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

Otto von Bismarck

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

Otto von Bismarck

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