Otto von Bismark quotes (4):

Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.

When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of putting it into practice.

Beware of sentimental alliances where the consciousness of good deeds is the only compensation for noble sacrifices.

A really great man is known by three signs... generosity in the design, humanity in the execution, moderation in success.