Any plan conceived in moderation must fail when the circumstances are set in extremes. — Klemens von Metternich
The word ‘Italy’ is a geographical expression, a description which is useful — Klemens von Metternich
Men like M. de Talleyrand are like sharp instruments with which it is dangerous to play. — Klemens von Metternich
I came into the world either too early or too late; at present, I am good for nothing. — Klemens von Metternich