"Trust no one, not even yourself."

"Do not expect that once taking advantage of Russia's weakness, you will receive dividends forever. Russian has always come for their money. And when they come - do not rely on an agreement signed by y…"

"A conquering army is always in the right."

"Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied."

"The world is governed by very different personages from what is imagined by those who are not behind the scenes."