We live in a wondrous time in which the strong is weak because of his moral scruples and the weak grows strong because of his audacity.

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.

Politics is not a science...but an art.

The most significant event of the 20th century will be the fact that the North Americans speak English.

A statesman... must wait until he hears the steps of God sounding through events, then leap up and grasp the hem of His garment.

When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice.

Nothing should be left to an invaded people except their eyes for weeping.