319 Quotes by Henry A. Kissinger

My country's history, Mr. President, tells us that it is possible to fashion unity while cherishing diversity, that common action is possible despite the variety of races, interests, and beliefs we see here in this chamber. Progress and peace and justice are attainable. So we say to all peoples and governments: Let us fashion together a new world order.

The public life of every political figure is a continual struggle to rescue an element of choice from the pressure of circumstance.

The nice thing about being a celebrity is that, if you bore people, they think it's their fault.

An Iranian moderate is one who has run out of ammunition.

Competing pressures tempt one to believe that an issue deferred is a problem avoided; more often it is a crisis invited.

Withdrawal of US troops will become like salted peanuts to the American public: The more US troops come home, the more will be demanded.

The emigration of Jews from the Soviet Union is not an objective of American foreign policy. And if they put Jews into gas chambers in the Soviet Union, it is not an American concern. Maybe a humanitarian concern.

In crises the most daring course is often safest.

I have said there are three principles that should be followed. One, we should maintain the "one China" policy that every American president has articulated, including President Reagan. Secondly, we should make clear that we want a peaceful resolution. And three, Taiwan should not challenge that arrangement in a way that will provoke a conflict. Those are three perfectly clear principles. I haven't used any of the other slogans.