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

The nation that has the schools has the future.

One can put some trust in the gratitude of a sovereign, and also in that of his family; under certain conditions, one can even rely upon it; but one can never expect anything from the gratitude of a nation.

Politics is no exact science.

Laws are like sausages. You sleep far better the less you know about how they are made.

Fools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others.

Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied.