Whatever happens, the flame of the French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished. Tomorrow, as today, I will speak on Radio London.

Faced with crisis, the man of character falls back upon himself.

History does not teach fatalism. There are moments when the will of a handful of free men breaks through determinism and opens up new roads.

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

Don't think of yourself as indispensable or infallible. The cemeteries of the world are full of indispensable men.

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

To govern is always to choose among disadvantages.