Bismarck was aware of his numerical superiority but still "he was not prepared to advise it immediately even though he gave a favourable account of the international situation".
Bismarck oli teadlik oma arvulisest ülekaalust, kuid siiski “ta ei olnud valmis seda kohe soovitama, kuigi tal oli soodne ülevaade rahvusvahelisest olukorrast".