von Bismarck, Otto (Otto von Bismarck)

When you say you agree with a thing in priciple you mean that you have not the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice.
-- Otto Von Bismarck

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

When you want to fool the world, tell the truth.
-- Otto von Bismarck