Revolutions in Prussia are started by kings, and since it is a revolution, it is better to start it ourselves than to suffer of it

A government must not waiver once it has chosen its course. It must not look to the left or right but go forward.

Politics is like sausages, you don't want to watch either being made.

I have often regretted what I have eaten, but never what I have drunk.

History is simply a piece of paper covered with print: the main thing is to make history, not to write it.

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.

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