Classic Quotes by Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) French general and statesman
"A great country worthy of the name does not have any friends."
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"As an adolescent I was convinced that France would have to go through gigantic trials, that the interest of life consisted in one day rendering her some signal service and that I would have the occasion to do so."
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"Authority doesn't work without prestige, or prestige without distance."
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"China is a big country, inhabited by many Chinese."
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"Church is the only place where someone speaks to me and I do not have to answer back."
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"Deliberation is the work of many men. Action, of one alone."
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"Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains they drown in every drop."
