How can anyone govern a nation that has two hundred and forty-six different kinds of cheese?

Only peril can bring the French together. One can't impose unity out of the blue on a country that has 265 different kinds of cheese.

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

China is a big country, inhabited by many Chinese.

In the tumult of men and events, solitude was my temptation; now it is my friend. What other satisfaction can be sought once you have confronted History?

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

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