Only by coming to grips with difficulty can you realize your full potential.

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

In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant.

Whereas ordinary officers must be content with behaving correctly in front of their men, the great leaders have always carefully stage-managed their effects.

For all of us Frenchmen, the guiding rule of our epoch is to be faithful to France.

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

I have heard your views. They do not harmonize with mine. The decision is taken unanimously.