When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice.
The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.
Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.
Politics ruins the character.
To retain respect for sausages and laws, one must not watch them in the making.
No civilization other than that which is Christian, is worth seeking or possessing.
