Bismarck fought 'necessary' wars and killed thousands, the idealists of the twentieth century fight 'just' wars and kill millions.

History is the great propagator of doubt.

No matter what political reasons are given for war, the underlying reason is always economic.

The great armies, accumulated to provide security and preserve the peace, carried the nations to war by their own weight.

Perfect soldier, perfect gentleman never gave offence to anyone not even the enemy.

Bismarck fought 'necessary' wars and killed thousands, the idealists of the twentieth century fight 'just' wars and kill millions.

If men are to respect each other for what they are, they must cease to respect each other for what they own.