Victory often goes to the army that makes the least mistakes, not the most brilliant plans.

One can unite the French only under the threat of danger. One cannot simply bring together a nation that produces 265 kinds of cheese.

How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?

Never relinquish the initiative.

One does not arrest Voltaire.

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

Men are of no importance. What counts is who commands.