Fools you are who say you like to learn from your mistakes. I prefer to learn from the mistakes of others, and avoid the cost of my own.

The main thing is to make history, not to write it.

I am accustomed to pay men back in their own coin.

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

A Bavarian is half-way between an Austrian and a human being.

Earthly majesty is always akin to the fallen angel, who is proud and unhappy, beautiful but troubled, and whose plans and efforts, though vast, are denied access.

Life has taught me to forgive much, but to seek forgiveness still more.