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. Charles de Gaulle adolescentconsistconvince share on social
Nothing great will ever be achieved without great men, and men are great only if they are determined to be so. Charles de Gaulle achievedeterminegreat Change image and share on social
Silence is the ultimate weapon of power. Charles de Gaulle powersilenceultimate Change image and share on social
Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains they drown in every drop. Charles de Gaulle diplomatdropdrown Change image and share on social
I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge. Charles de Gaulle authoritychargegrow Change image and share on social
In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant. Charles de Gaulle masterorderpolitician Change image and share on social
Only peril can bring the French together. One can't impose unity out of the blue on a country that has 265 different kinds of cheese. Charles de Gaulle bluebringcheese Change image and share on social
I have heard your views. They do not harmonize with mine. The decision is taken unanimously. Charles de Gaulle decisionharmonizehear Change image and share on social
The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects. Charles de Gaulle effectgreatleader Change image and share on social
Once 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. Charles de Gaulle cautioncountryfrance Change image and share on social
