Politics is the art of the possible.
The great questions of the day will not be settled by means of speeches and majority decisions.
Fools learn from experience; I prefer to learn from the experience of others.
Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied.
A government must always live in a persistent state of war.
The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.
Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.
The Iron Chancellor: politics is the science of the possible.
The man who fights for his ideals is the only noble leader.
In diplomacy, the most important things are not said.
War is the continuation of politics by other means.
Peace is the absence of war, but it is not always a virtue.
You cant play with fire without getting burned.
The best way to get rid of an enemy is to make him a friend.
To be a statesman, you must be at times a scientist.
A strong nation cannot afford to be weak in action.
Cunning, like a serpent, is a stalwart ally in the game of politics.
Your heart must be with the people to govern with success.
Rulers may change, but the state endures.
Unity in the face of opposition is the hallmark of a nation.
Even the best plans require execution and adherence.
The voice of the people is often drowned by the silence of the wise.
Diplomacy: where words are often weapons.
Germany will stand or fall on the outcomes of diplomacy.
Collaboration is the new battlefield of the modern state.
True leadership requires both strength and humility.
You can govern the world with pen and ink.
Compromise is not cowardice; its wisdom.
Change the narrative, and you change the game.
In political chess, sometimes sacrifice leads to victory.
A lie, once told, has a life of its own.
History is the best teacher, but it often has no students.
Every vote is a step towards shaping destiny.
A wise ruler knows when to fight and when to retreat.
Stand firm, even when the world tries to pull you apart.
To lead is to influence the hearts and minds of others.
Trust is the currency of politics.
A nations strength lies in its unity.
The road to success is paved with strategic thinking.
Bold moves often lead to transformative change.
In the game of power, silence speaks volumes.
The past can illuminate the path to the future.
Real power lies in the ability to persuade.
The destiny of a nation rests on the shoulders of its leaders.
Strength without wisdom is a dangerous weapon.