My country's history, Mr. President, tells us that it is possible to fashion unity while cherishing diversity, that common action is possible despite the variety of races, interests, and beliefs we see here in this chamber. Progress and peace and justice are attainable. So we say to all peoples and governments: Let us fashion together a new world order.
Henry A. KissingerEvery civilization that has ever existed has ultimately collapsed. History is a tale of efforts that failed, or aspirations that werenโt realized. So, as a historian, one has to live with a sense of the inevitability of tragedy.
Henry A. KissingerThe American foreign policy trauma of the sixties and seventies was caused by applying valid principles to unsuitable conditions.
Henry A. KissingerIn the period after the Second World War, there were still leaders in Europe who represented weak countries, but possessed a sense of global foreign policy. Nowadays, on the other hand, there are politicians who represent pretty powerful countries, but whose citizens are not prepared to sacrifice themselves for the state.
Henry A. Kissinger