Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness.

An appeal to fear never finds an echo in German hearts.

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

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.

All treaties between great states cease to be binding when they come in conflict with the struggle for existence.

People who love sausage and people who believe in justice should never watch either of them being made

The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.