The best Quotes by Henry Kissinger

The best Quotes by Henry Kissinger

Henry Alfred Kissinger (May 27, 1923 – November 29, 2023) was an American diplomat, political scientist, geopolitical consultant, and politician who served as United States secretary of state and national security advisor under the presidential administrations of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. For his actions negotiating a ceasefire in Vietnam, Kissinger received the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize under controversial circumstances.

Accept everything about yourself - I mean everything, You are you and that is the beginning and the end - no apologies, no regrets.

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Character Self-Confidence

There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.

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Crisis & Catastrophes

Before this war, I was opposed to membership of Ukraine in NATO because I feared that it would start exactly the process that we have seen now. Now that this process has reached this level, the idea of a neutral Ukraine under these conditions is no longer meaningful. I believe Ukrainian membership in NATO would be an appropriate outcome.

January 2023

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When I was a boy, it never occurred to me that one day I might participate at the birthday of a German Chancellor. But that was before I knew that smoking four packs of cigarettes and consuming ten Coca-Colas a day guaranteed longevity.

Helmut Schmidt Smoking Cola

Democracy is too important to leave up to the votes of the people.

Democracy Elections & Voting

Diplomacy: the art of restraining power.

Oil is much too important a commodity to be left in the hands of the Arabs.

America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests.

A diamond is a chunk of coal that is made good under pressure.

Does anyone have any questions for my answers?

Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control the people.

Who controls the food supply controls the people; who controls the energy can control whole continents; who controls money can control the world.

No one will ever win the battle of the sexes; there's too much fraternizing with the enemy.

You can't make war in the Middle East without Egypt and you can't make peace without Syria.

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Corrupt politicians make the other ten percent look bad.

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The security of Israel is a moral imperative for all free peoples.

America has fought five wars since 1945 and has gained its objectives in only one of them, the Gulf War.

Xi is convinced his generation's hardships gave it the strength to face the challenges of adapting China to the consequences of its success. He has put forward a sweeping reform program designed to move millions to the cities, streamline bureaucracy, reorient the economy away state-owned enterprises and fight corruption.

March 2013

The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.

Quotes about Henry Kissinger

With clear language and undaunted diplomacy, he has significantly shaped the United States of America and post-war global politics.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier - December 2023

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The presidency has many problems, but boredom is the least of them.

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No event in American history is more misunderstood than the Vietnam War. It was misreported then, and it is misremembered now.

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Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.

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The Cold War isn't thawing; it is burning with a deadly heat.

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That's the misery: Stupid people are so confident, the wise ones full of doubt.

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Libraries are the intellectual gas stations of the country.

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China will always remain the builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and upholder of international order.

The good Lord didn't see fit to put oil and gas only where there are democratically elected regimes friendly to the United States.

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If America leads a blessed life, then why did God put all of our oil under people who hate us?

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Queen Elizabeth II helped mending the wounds caused by World War II. Britain offered Germany the hand of conciliation. And the hand of conciliation was the hand of the Queen.

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Older people have deep and terrible memories renewed, younger people are struck by a horror they never deemed to be possible: There's war in Europe.

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It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.

Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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Character Decisions

Being different isn't a bad thing. It means you're brave enough to be yourself.

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Character Self-Confidence

In times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers.

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Mr. President, Ukraine did not "start" this war. Russia launched an unprovoked and brutal invasion claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. The Road to Peace must be built on the Truth.

Mike Pence - February 2025

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I'm glad to announce that President Erdogan has agreed to forward the accession protocol for Sweden to the grand national assembly as soon as possible.

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Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.

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Smoking Funny Quotes

I don't need to know how they make Coca-Cola. I think it tastes just fine not knowing what the ingredients are. I think there are some things that should be kept secret.

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People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.

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Democracy Governments

A vote is like a rifle, its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.

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Voices Elections & Voting

I don't want to be like you. A diplomat who does nothing but sit around talking, while the warriors get to have epic adventures.

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If there is a country that has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world, it is the United States of America. They don’t care for human beings.

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Even in the darkness, diamonds still shine.

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He, who asks a question is a fool for five minutes. He, who does not ask remains a fool forever.

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Learning Foolishness Questions

As much money and life as you could want! The two things most human beings would choose above all - the trouble is, humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things that are worst for them.

Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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Greed Humanity Money

Remember, with great power. comes great responsibility!

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Power Responsibility Strength

Smart women love smart men more than smart men love smart women.

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