In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.
You'll live. Only the best get killed.
A great country worthy of the name does not have any friends.
Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains they drown in every drop.
France has no friends, only interests.
The leader must aim high, see big, judge widely, thus setting himself apart form the ordinary people who debate in narrow confines.