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Quotes by Otto von Bismarck

Fools say that they learn by experience. I prefer to profit by others' experience.

Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898)
Source: The 48 Laws of Power, Page: 60
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When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice.

Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898)
 
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A little caution outflanks a large cavalry.

Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898)
 
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The luxury of one's own opinion.

Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898)
Source: Speech to the Prussian Diet, December 17, 1873
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Better pointed bullets than pointed speeches.

Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898)
Source: Speech, 1850
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When you want to fool the world, tell the truth.

Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898)
 
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He who has his thumb on the purse has the power.

Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898)
Source: Speech to North German Reichstag, May 21, 1809
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The king reigns but does not govern.

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I am accustomed to pay men back in their own coin.

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The great questions of the time are not decided by speeches and majority decisions -that was the error of 1848 and 1849 - but by iron and blood.

Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898)
Source: Speech to the Prussian Diet, Sept. 30, 1862
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