War should only be used for a policy worth its sacrifices.

One day the great European War will come out of some damned foolish thing in the Balkans (1888).

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.

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

He who has his thumb on the purse has the power.

God always looks after the fools and — and the United States.

We Germans fear God, but nothing else in the world; and it is the fear of God, which lets us love and foster peace.