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

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

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the bitter joy of responsibility.

There can be no prestige without mystery, for familiarity breeds contempt.

Yes, it is Europe, from the Atlantic to the Urals, it is Europe, it is the whole of Europe, that will decide the fate of the world.

He who laughs last didn't get the joke.

Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.