Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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I have never lived on principles. When I have had to act, I never first asked myself on what principles I was going to act, but I went at it and did what I thought fit. I have often reproached myself for my want of principle.

Otto Von Bismarck's Popular Quotes

What we learn from History is that no one learns from History

- Otto Von Bismarck

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

- Otto Von Bismarck

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

- 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

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 …

- Otto Von Bismarck

The division of the United States into federations of equal force was decided long before the Civil War by the high financial powers of Europe. These…

- Otto Von Bismarck

Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.

- Otto Von Bismarck

Never fight with Russian. On your every stratagem they answer unpredictable stupidity.

- Otto Von Bismarck

The Americans are a very lucky people. They're bordered to the north and south by weak neighbors, and to the east and west by fish.

- Otto Von Bismarck