People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war or before an election.

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.

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.

There is a Providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children and the United States of America.

Our German forefathers had a very kind religion. They believed that, after death, they would meet again all the good dogs that had been their companions in life. I wish I could believe that too.

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