Otto von Bismarck — "The only way to avoid mistakes is to gain experience, but experience is gained b…"

"Man cannot create the current of events. He can only slightly alter its course."

"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 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."

"The best way to unite Germany is to give them a common enemy."

"The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia."