I have never liked France or the French, and I have never stopped saying so. (15th February 1945)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author states a consistent personal dislike for France and the French.
- In plain terms
- I never liked France or the French and keep saying it.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal feelings about nations can remain constant.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What shapes persistent national dislike?
Another view
The statement offers no reasoning beyond personal preference.
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