Since a politician never believes what he says, he is surprised when others believe him.

Quote by Charles De Gaulle

Topics: Belief Quotes, Politicians Quotes

As an adolescent I was convinced that France would have to go through gigantic trials,...

As an adolescent I was convinced that France would have to go through gigantic trials,...

I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge.

I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge.

In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant.

In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant.

When I want to know what France thinks, I ask myself.

When I want to know what France thinks, I ask myself.

The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.

The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.

I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge.

I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge.

One cannot govern with 'buts'.

One cannot govern with 'buts'.

How can anyone govern a nation that has two hundred and forty-six different kinds of...

How can anyone govern a nation that has two hundred and forty-six different kinds of...

To govern is always to choose among disadvantages.

To govern is always to choose among disadvantages.

Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains they drown in...

Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains they drown in...

The leader must aim high, see big, judge widely, thus setting himself apart form the...

The leader must aim high, see big, judge widely, thus setting himself apart form the...

You start out giving your hat, then you give your coat, then your shirt, then...

You start out giving your hat, then you give your coat, then your shirt, then...

Treaties, you see, are like girls and roses; they last while they last.

Treaties, you see, are like girls and roses; they last while they last.

Old age is a shipwreck.

Old age is a shipwreck.

No nation has friends only interests.

No nation has friends only interests.

As an adolescent I was convinced that France would have to go through gigantic trials,...

As an adolescent I was convinced that France would have to go through gigantic trials,...

The graveyards are full of indispensable men.

The graveyards are full of indispensable men.

The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects.

The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects.

I respect only those who resist me, but I cannot tolerate them.

I respect only those who resist me, but I cannot tolerate them.

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken...

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken...