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01Undated

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 / quote

02Undated

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

Otto von Bismarck / quote

03Undated

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

Otto von Bismarck / quote

04Undated

Politics is the art of the possible.

Otto von Bismarck / quote

05Undated

Politics ruins the character.

Otto von Bismarck / quote

06Undated

A government must not waiver once it has chosen it's course. It must not look to the left or right but go forward.

Otto von Bismarck / quote

07Undated

Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.

Otto von Bismarck / quote