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

A bad plan that is well executed will yield much better results than a good plan that is poorly executed.

The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.

All treaties between great states cease to be binding when they come in conflict with the struggle for existence.

Politics is no exact science.

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.

Whoever speaks of Europe is wrong: it is a geographical expression.