Policy is the art of the possible, the science of the relative.
HENRY KISSINGERPoor old Germany. Too big for Europe, too small for the world
More Henry Kissinger Quotes
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In short, the end justifies the means.
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Blessed are the people whose leaders can look destiny in the eye without flinching but also without attempting to play God
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For the balance of power is never static; its components are in constant flux.
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Behind the slogans lay an intellectual vacuum.
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Empires have no interest in operating within an international system; they aspire to be the international system.
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The mindset for walking lonely political paths may not be self-evident to those who seek confirmation by hundreds, sometimes thousands of friends on Facebook.
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The goal of the tribute system was to foster deference, not to extract economic benefit or to dominate foreign societies militarily.
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Politicians are like dogs, Their life expectancy is too short for a commitment to be bearable
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A turbulent history has taught Chinese leaders that not every problem has a solution and that too great an emphasis on total mastery over specific events could upset the harmony of the universe.
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Chinese thinkers developed strategic thought that placed a premium on victory through psychological advantage and preached the avoidance of direct conflict.
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There can’t be a crisis next week, my schedule is already full.
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Because complexity inhibits flexibility, early choices are especially crucial.
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Postcolonial countries. All have sought to overcome the legacy of colonial.
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Every victory is only the price of admission to a more difficult problem
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Order always requires a subtle balance of restraint, force, and legitimacy.
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