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Charles de Gaulle: Quotes

  • France and the French
    How can you be expected to govern a country that has 246 kinds of cheese?Charles de Gaulle
  • Patriotism and Nationalism
    Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.Charles de Gaulle
  • Politics and Politicians
    I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.Charles de Gaulle
  • Politics and Politicians
    Since a politician never believes what he says, he is surprised when others believe him.Charles de Gaulle