Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the bitter joy of responsibility.
To govern is always to choose among disadvantages.
Deliberation is a function of the many; action is the function of one.
No, I'm not talking about the Russians; I mean the Germans. In spite of everything, to have pushed so far!
Treaties are like roses and young girls. They last while they last.
One cannot govern with 'buts'.