The Jews remain what they have been at all times: an elite people, self-confident and domineering.

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.

Nothing great will ever be achieved without great men, and men are great only if they are determined to be so.

Treaties are like roses and young girls. They last while they last.

How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?

In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.

One must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day was; one cannot judge life until death.