9 Charles de Gaulle Quotes on Power

Charles de Gaulle quotes on power

4. France has no friends, only interests!

15. Men can have friends, statesmen cannot.

18. The sword is the axis of the world and grandeur cannot be divided.

22. Nothing builds authority up like silence, splendor of the strong and shelter of the weak.

26. The leader is always alone before bad fates.

28. The government has no propositions to make, but orders to give.

38. I have come to the conclusion that politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.

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40. In the name of policy, change your friends.

44. Why do you think that at 67 I would start a career as a dictator ?