The perfection preached in the gospels never yet built an empire. Every man of action has a strong dose of egotism, pride, hardness, and cunning.
CHARLES DE GAULLEOnce upon a time there was an old country, wrapped up in habit and caution. We have to transform our old France into a new country and marry it to its time.
More Charles de Gaulle Quotes
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All my life I have had a certain idea of France.
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Treaties are like roses and young girls. They last while they last.
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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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The evolution toward Communism is inevitable.
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You may be sure that the Americans will commit all the stupidities they can think of, plus some that are beyond imagination.
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I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge.
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Gentlemen, I am ready for the questions to my answers.
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It’s better to have a bad plan then no plan at all.
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In the tumult of men and events, solitude was my temptation; now it is my friend. What other satisfaction can be sought once you have confronted History?
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Faced with crisis, the man of character falls back upon himself.
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There can be no prestige without mystery, for familiarity breeds contempt.
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How can anyone govern a nation that has two hundred and forty-six different kinds of cheese?
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My dear and old country, here we are once again together faced with a heavy trial.
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I have heard your views. They do not harmonize with mine. The decision is taken unanimously.
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Nothing great will ever be achieved without great men, and men are great only if they are determined to be so.
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