He who laughs last didn't get the joke.
The leader must aim high, see big, judge widely, thus setting himself apart form the ordinary people who debate in narrow confines.
Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains they drown in every drop.
Belgium is a country invented by the British to annoy the French.
One cannot govern with 'buts'.
A great country worthy of the name does not have any friends.