Otto von Bismarck quotes and words of wisdom

"People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war or before an election."
Found in the topic Vote.

"A little caution outflanks a large cavalry."
Found in the topic Unsorted.

"A really great man is known by three signs ? generosity in the design, humanity in the execution, moderation in success."
Found in the topic Success.

"Let us put Germany, so to speak in the saddle, you will see that she can ride."
Found in the topic German.

"Politics is not an exact science ... but an art."
Found in the topic Politics.

"The king reigns but does not govern."
Found in the topic Kindness.

"He who has his thumb on the purse has the power."
Found in the topic Power.

"When you want to fool the world, tell the truth."
Found in the topic Truth.

"Better pointed bullets than pointed speeches."
Found in the topic Speak.

"When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn"t the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice."
Found in the topic Agreement.

Interesting Quotes

Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.Douglas Adams - English humorist & science fiction novelist (1952 - 2001)

The pendulum of the mind alternates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong.Carl Jung - Swiss psychologist (1875 - 1961)