Quote by Otto von Bismarck

The great questions of the day will not be settled by means of speeches and majority decisions but by iron and blood.

The great questions of the day will not be settled by means

Summary

This quote by Otto von Bismarck highlights the belief that significant issues and conflicts cannot be resolved through mere rhetoric or democratic votes. Bismarck asserts that to address these pressing matters, their resolution would require forceful action and military engagement, symbolized by "iron and blood." Essentially, he suggests that decisive and vigorous action is necessary to achieve tangible results when faced with critical challenges, rather than solely relying on political discourse or democratic processes.

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By Otto von Bismarck

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