This policy cannot succeed through speeches, and shooting-matches, and songs; it can only be carried out through blood and iron.
Otto von BismarckOnly a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.
Otto von BismarckEarthly 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.
Otto von Bismarck