Physicians still retain something of their priestly origin; they would gladly do what they forbid.

History is simply a piece of paper covered with print: the main thing is to make history, not to write it.

A really great man is known by three signs: generosity in the design, humanity in the execution, moderation in success.

This policy cannot succeed through speeches, and shooting-matches, and songs; it can only be carried out through blood and iron.

God has a special providence for fools, drunks, and the United States of America.

Love is blind; friendship tries not to notice.

Faust complained about having two souls in his breast, but I harbor a whole crowd of them and they quarrel. It is like being in a republic.