The graveyards are full of indispensable men. Charles De Gaulle
History does not teach fatalism. There are moments when the will of a handful of free men breaks through determinism and opens up new roads. People get the history they deserve. Charles De Gaulle
Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first. Charles De Gaulle
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word. Charles De Gaulle
How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese? Charles De Gaulle
The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs. Charles De Gaulle
Deliberation is the work of many men. Action, of one alone. Charles De Gaulle
For glory gives herself only to those who have always dreamed of her. Charles De Gaulle
Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence. Charles De Gaulle
Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains, they drown in every drop. Charles De Gaulle
I respect only those who resist me; but I cannot tolerate them. Charles De Gaulle
Never relinquish the initiative. Charles de Gaulle