The True Statesman Is The One Who Is Willing To Take Risks. -- Charles De Gaulle (1890-1970), 1967

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• RIDICULE, n. Words designed to show that the person of whom the true statesman is the one who is willing to take risks.
  -- Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), 1967...
• The graveyards are full of indispensable men. -- Charles de Gaulle
• What do you take me for, an idiot?
  -- General Charles de Gaulle, when a journalist asked him if he was happy...
• I respect only those who resist me, but I cannot tolerate them. -- Charles De Gaulle
• The graveyards are full of indispensable men. -- Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970)
• Greatness is a road leading towards the unknown. Charles de Gaulle
• In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant. -- Charles de Gaulle
• The church is the only place where someone speaks to me and I do not have to answer back.
  -- Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970)...
• Treaties are like roses and young girls. They last while they last.
  -- Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970)...