Otto von Bismarck's Quotes

An appeal to fear never finds an echo in German hearts.

Otto von Bismarck

To retain respect for sausages and laws, one must not watch them in the making.

Otto von Bismarck

The great questions of the day will not be settled by means of speeches and majority decisions but by iron and blood.

Otto von Bismarck

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

Otto von Bismarck

The main thing is to make history, not to write it.

Otto von Bismarck

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

Otto von Bismarck

Politics is the art of the possible.

Otto von Bismarck

Politics is not an exact science.

Otto von Bismarck

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

Otto von Bismarck

Politics is the art of the next best.

Otto von Bismarck

Politics ruins the character.

Otto von Bismarck

When you want to fool the world, tell the truth.

Otto von Bismarck