Otto von Bismarck — "A generation that has taken a great war for granted will never be able to apprec…"

"The great reserve of strength which every country possesses lies in the honesty of its citizens."

"I have always found that the word 'state' is a very convenient one, as it can mean anything you want it to mean."

"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…"

"The press is like a woman: she is always right, and you don't argue with her."

"The social insecurity of the worker is the real cause of their being a peril to the state."