Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.
Charles de Gaulle
A man of character finds a special attractiveness in difficulty, since it is only by coming to grips with difficulty that he can realize his potentialities.
Charles de Gaulle
Nothing great will ever be achieved without great men, and men are great only if they are determined to be so.
Charles De Gaulle
In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.
Charles de Gaulle
How can one conceive of a one-party system in a country that has over two hundred varieties of cheese?
Charles de Gaulle
Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains they drown in every drop
Charles de Gaulle