Charles De Gaulle Quotes

Politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.
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The graveyards are full of indispensable men
Charles De Gaulle quote

Treaties, you see, are like girls and roses: they last while they last. (Speech in Montreal 24 July 1967)
Charles De Gaulle quote

France has lost a battle. But France has not lost the war! (Proclamation, 18 June 1940)
Charles De Gaulle quote

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles De Gaulle quote

What do you take me for, an idiot? [when asked if he was happy]
Charles De Gaulle quote

China is a big country, inhabited by many Chinese
Charles De Gaulle quote

Biography

Ex French Prime Minister