The statesman's task is to hear the rustling of God's mantle through history and then to grasp it.
Unified Germany
A more poetic version of his quote about seizing opportunities, framing political action as divinely guided.
Late 19th century
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"It is not by means of speeches and majority resolutions that the great issues of the day will be decided, but by iron and blood."
Humorous"A conquering army on the border is an admirable school of instruction for the people."
Controversial"With a gentleman I am always a gentleman and a half, and when I have to do with a pirate, I try to be a pirate and a half."
Strange & Unusual"A bad plan that is well executed will yield much better results than a good plan that is poorly executed."
Strange & Unusual"A statesman cannot create anything, he must wait and listen until he hears the steps of God sounding through events, and then spring and seize the hem of His garment."
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