The events which can not be prevented, must be directed.

- Klemens Von Metternich

The obvious is always least understood.

- Klemens Von Metternich

The men who make history have not time to write it.

- Klemens Von Metternich

When Paris sneezes, Europe catches a cold.

- Klemens Von Metternich

Ten million ignorances do not constitute one knowledge.

- Klemens Von Metternich

Italy is only a geographical expression.

- Klemens Von Metternich

When France sneezes, all of Europe catches cold.

- Klemens Von Metternich

Italy is a geographical expression.

- Klemens Von Metternich

Any plan conceived in moderation must fail when the circumstances are set in extremes.

- Klemens Von Metternich