Leaders of men are later remembered less for the usefulness of what they have achieved than for the sweep of their endeavors.
CHARLES DE GAULLEAdversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the bitter joy of responsibility.
More Charles de Gaulle Quotes
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Men are of no importance. What counts is who commands.
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Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.
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I’m not at all embarrassed to be a revolutionary.
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Whereas ordinary officers must be content with behaving correctly in front of their men, the great leaders have always carefully stage-managed their effects.
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Whatever happens, the flame of the French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished. Tomorrow, as today, I will speak on Radio London.
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I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.
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I respect only those who resist me, but I cannot tolerate them.
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Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
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France has lost the battle but she has not lost the war.
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Betting against gold is the same as betting on governments. He who bets on governments and government money bets against 6,000 years of recorded human history.
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The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.
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Treaties are like roses and young girls. They last while they last.
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I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge.
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I am not bad, thank you. But don’t worry, one of these days I shall certainly die.
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Only by coming to grips with difficulty can you realize your full potential.
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