"The statesman who is afraid to take responsibility will never achieve anything great."

"The great questions of the day will not be decided by speeches and resolutions of majorities, but by iron and blood."

"In my politics, I may be attacked, but I only laugh about it. But when it comes to hunting, that's where the fun stops, that's where it gets serious."

"The world is governed by very different personages from what is imagined by those who are not behind the scenes."

"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 they come - do not rely on an agreement signed by y…"