Queen Victoria's Classic Quotes: How Friendly Can One Ruler Be to Another?
1Don't commend me, because I don't need praise. Don't bestow honors upon me, for I don't desire them. Don't punish me, for I am about to suffer.
2I have made my decision, just as Frederick the Great said: 'I want to be the emperor of a mob.' I told him my responsibility was to the German people, who had been bled dry by businesses, and I was going to protect them and provide them with better living conditions.
3Factional politicians often manipulate me into the political sphere using various pretexts, such as tea parties or election campaigns, but I always decline.
4Bismarck served as a mediator for twelve years, and his successor successfully implemented his policies for twenty-four years after taking power.
5Gunpowder is dry, swords are sharpened, concentrated power, a clear target, pessimists have been driven away, only fighting can solve everything.
6Bismarck was a great politician who made immortal contributions to the Kingdom of Prussia and the German Empire – these are significant historical facts.
7I'm not saying Bismarck was an enemy of the working class; the opposite is true. He was a great politician and would never make mistakes on such important issues. His consideration of the matter was merely a tactic.
8I've thoroughly researched history and discovered that making everyone happy is highly improbable. I clearly recognize that one person's strength cannot bring happiness to an entire nation.
9Although we have many disagreements, Bismarck has always been friendly and benevolent towards me. Despite our great age difference, we established a good relationship because I, along with my peers, am a devotee of Bismarck, and my frankness and enthusiasm earned his trust. I never betrayed that trust.
10The Conservative Party was deeply loyal to the Emperor, but they failed to cultivate a powerful and exceptionally skilled politician.
11There is no doubt that we have plans for colonial expansion when necessary, but only with British approval could we implement them.
12How friendly can one ruler be to another?
