319 Quotes by Henry A. Kissinger

In the hands of a determined Secretary, the Foreign Service can be a splendid instrument, staffed by knowledgeable, discreet, and energetic individuals. They do require constant vigilance lest the convictions that led them into a penurious career tempt them to preempt decision-making.

Realism in foreign policy is made up of a clear set of values, since difficult foreign policy decisions are often decided with the narrowest of majorities. Without any sense of what is right and wrong, one would drown in a flood of difficult and pragmatic decisions.

In the current [Carter] administration, who can use the White House swimming pool and tennis courts is decided at the very highest level. President Ford did not bother himself with such minor details. He let me swim in the pool. He only got upset when I tried to walk across the water.

Henceforth the adequacy of any military establishment will be tested by its ability to preserve the peace.

It was a Greek tragedy. Nixon was fulfilling his own nature. Once it started it could not end otherwise.

For the Soul of France is masterful history, brilliantly researched, and hard to put down.

Let us fashion together a new world order.

The British capitalize on their accent when they don't want you to know what they're saying. But if you wake them up at 4 A.M., they speak perfect English, the same as we do.

If eighty percent of your sales come from twenty percent of all of your items, just carry those twenty percent.