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Otto von Bismarck Quotes

A statesman... must wait until he hears the steps of God sounding through events, then leap up and grasp the hem of His garment.
Otto von Bismarck

Biography

Author Profession: Leader
Nationality: German
Born: April 1, 1815
Died: June 30, 1898

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