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

As an adolescent I was convinced that France would have to go through gigantic trials, that the interest of life consisted in one day rendering her some signal service and that I would have the occasion to do so.

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.

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

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 might have had trouble saving France in 1946 - I didn't have television then.

Deliberation is a function of the many; action is the function of one.