Quote by Prince Metternich

"The major principle is that no state should be permitted to grow so powerful as to threaten the security of all others."

"I have come late to the rigorous study of philosophy, but I have never ceased to be a practical philosopher."

"The word 'experience' is like the stern of a ship, it is useful only when looking backward."

"Certainty is the privilege of the uneducated; the wise man hesitates."

"The best part of living is knowing you survived."

"The world needs heroes."

"Life is too short to live poorly."

"I'd rather be an optimist and be wrong than a pessimist and be right"