Otto von Bismarck — "It is not by speeches and resolutions that the great problems of the day are dec…"

"The great reserve of any state is the stupidity of its foes."

"To retain the confidence of the people, one must be in sympathy with them."

"Free trade is not a principle, but an expedient."

"The great questions of the day will not be decided by speeches and majority resolutions—that was the great mistake of 1848 and 1849—but by iron and blood."

"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…"