Prussia Quotes

For a century after the reign of Frederick, Prussia remained the most prominent Germanic state in Europe.

Whilst in Prussia poets only speak of the love of country as one of the dearest of all human affections, here there is no man who does not feel, and describe with rapture, how much he loves his country.

The truth is always the strongest argument.

In trying to defend everything he defended nothing.

Our work is to present things that are as they are.

If I wished to punish a province, I would have it governed by philosophers.

Revolutions in Prussia are started by kings, and since it is a revolution, it is better to start it ourselves than to suffer of it

War is the national industry of Prussia.

We are made for action, and activity is the sovereign remedy for all physical ills.

Truth is a thing immortal and perpetual, and it gives to us a beauty that fades not away in time.

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfies us both. They are to do what they please, and I am to do what I please.

It has been said by a certain general, that the first object in the establishment of an army ought to be making provision for the belly, that being the basis and foundation of all operations.

Prussia was hatched from a cannon-ball.

It is reported here that the King of Prussia has gone mad and has been locked up. There would be nothing bad about that: at leastthat might of his would no longer be a menace, and you could breathe freely for a while. I much prefer madmen who are locked up to those who are not.

To enlist the support of the people and of parliament, you only have to propose a profitable villainy.