Better pointed bullets than pointed words.

I consider even a victorious war as an evil, from which statesmanship must endeavor to spare nations.

In England the more horses a nobleman has, the more popular he is. So long as the English are devoted to racing, Socialism has no chance with you.

Do not expect that once taking advantage of Russia's weakness, you will receive dividends forever. Russian has always come for their money. And when they come - do not rely on an agreement signed by you, you are supposed to justify. They are not worth the paper it is written. Therefore, with the Russian is to play fair, or do not play.

The Catholic priest, from the moment he becomes a priest, is a sworn officer of the pope.

Beware of sentimental alliances where the consciousness of good deeds is the only compensation for noble sacrifices.

There is a Providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children and the United States of America.