"Politics is the art of swallowing one's words."

"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…"

"I have only one ambition left: I should like to have a good epitaph."

"Kissing the hand of the Pope is not a sin, but to let him kiss your hand is a sin."

"Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the battlefield will think hard before starting a war."