That which is imposing here on earth . . . has always somet… - Otto von Bismarck

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That which is imposing here on earth . . . has always something of the quality of the fallen angel who is beautiful but without peace, great in his conceptions and exertions but without success, proud and lonely.

Otto von Bismarck

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Prince Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg (1 April 1815 – 30 July 1898), was a German aristocrat and statesman; he was Minister President of Prussia (1862–1890), and the first Chancellor of Germany (1871–1890). Nicknamed the Iron Chancellor, he is noted for his laconic remarks.

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Alternative Names: Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg • Iron Chancellor • Prince Bismarck • Eduard Leopold, Prince von Bismarck-Schönhausen • Otto Eduard Leopold • Otto von Bismarck-Schönhausen • Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck-Schönhausen Fürst von Bismarck • von Bismarck • Bismarck

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