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Henry Kissinger Quotes

Biography: Henry Kissinger, known for his role as U.S. Secretary of State and Nat... more Biography: Henry Kissinger, known for his role as U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor during the Nixon and Ford administrations, significantly shaped American foreign policy. Born in 1923, he played a key role in détente with the Soviet Union, opening relations with China, and negotiating the end of the Vietnam War. less

"Nobody will ever win the battle of the sexes. There is too much fraternizing with the enemy."

Tags: Humor, Conflict, Social commentary, Inequality, Enemy

"The American foreign policy trauma of the sixties and seventies was caused by applying valid principles to unsuitable conditions."

Tags: International relations, Historical analysis, Policy failure, Sixties

"Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation."

Tags: Trust, Politics, Government, Cynicism, Reputation

"High office teaches decision-making, not substance."

Tags: Wisdom, Leadership, Responsibility, Experience, Power

"Leaders must invoke an alchemy of great vision."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Innovation, Leadership, Transformation

"Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative."

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Character, Virtue, Self-control

"The bargaining position of the victor always diminishes with time."

Tags: Time, Strategy, Conflict resolution, Victory, Power dynamics

"The security of Israel is a moral imperative for all free peoples."

Tags: Peace, Human rights, Security, International relations, Defense

"America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests."

Tags: Diplomacy, International relations, Political strategy, National security, Foreign policy

"The nice thing about being a celebrity is that when you bore people they think it's their fault"

Tags: Self-awareness, Humor, Self-reflection, Irony, Celebrity

"No country can act wisely simultaneously in every part of the globe at every moment of time"

Tags: Wisdom, Time management, Diplomacy, International relations, Strategic planning

"University politics are vicious precisely because the stakes are so small"

Tags: Organizational behavior, Higher education

"In crises the most daring course is often safest"

Tags: Courage, Leadership, Decision-making, Bravery, Risk-taking

"It is not a matter of what is true that counts but a matter of what is perceived to be true"

Tags: Philosophy, Perspective, Perception, Human nature, Truth

"Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem"

Tags: Motivation, Success, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination