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A true leader always keeps an element of surprise up his sleeve, which others cannot grasp but which keeps his public excited and breathless.

Charles de Gaulle

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Faced with crisis, the man of character falls back on himself. He imposes his own stamp of action, takes responsibility for it, makes it his own.
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Action Character Crisis Face Himself Responsibility
Every Frenchman wants to enjoy one or more privileges; that’s the way he shows his passion for equality.
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Enjoyment Equality Himself Passion Privilege
France was built with swords. The fleur-de-lis, symbol of national unity, is only the image of a spear with three pikes.
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Build Image Nation Sword
Only by coming to grips with difficulty can you realize your full potential.
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Difficult Potential Realization
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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History Man Myself Satisfaction Solitude Temptation Yourself
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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Content Effect Leadership Man Management Ordinary
Always choose the hardest way, on it you will not find opponents.
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Choice Hard Inspirational Opponent Path Rival Way Yourself
France has no friends, only interests.
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Friendship Interest Selfish
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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Day Flame Myself Resistance Talk
Don’t think of yourself as indispensable or infallible. The cemeteries of the world are full of indispensable men.
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Fall Grave Man Thinking World Yourself
Hearing Mass is the ceremony I most favor during my travels. Church is the only place where someone speaks to me and I do not have to answer back.
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Favor Myself Talk Travel
Treaties are like roses and young girls. They last while they last.
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Agreement Girl Last Rose Young
Victory often goes to the army that makes the least mistakes, not the most brilliant plans.
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Army Brilliant Mistake Planning Victory
Old age is a shipwreck.
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Age Myself Old Perspective
For all of us Frenchmen, the guiding rule of our epoch is to be faithful to France.
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Faith France Guide Rule
Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.
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Power Silence Ultimate Weapon Wisdom

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