Quotes by Charles De Gaulle

The true statesman is the one who is willing to take risks.

#Charles De Gaulle

The sword is the axis of the world and its power is absolute.

#Charles De Gaulle

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

#Charles De Gaulle

The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects.

#Charles De Gaulle

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

#Authority

In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country of the electorate. I prefer...

#Betrayal, #Politics

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

#Diplomacy

Every Frenchman wants to enjoy one or more privileges; that's the way he shows his...

#Equality

Old age is a shipwreck.

#Elderly

To govern is always to choose among disadvantages.

#Choice, #Government, #Politics

Greatness is a road leading towards the unknown

#Greatness

A true leader always keeps an element of surprise up his sleeve, which others cannot...

#Leadership