Deliberation is the work of many men. Action, of one alone.
I have tried to lift France out of the mud. But she will return to her errors and vomitings. I cannot prevent the French from being French.
In war, the policy of least exertion always risks being paid for dearly.
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Men are of no importance. What counts is who commands.
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.