Quotes by Charles de Gaulle

Authority doesn’t work without prestige, or prestige without distance.

France has lost the battle but she has not lost the war.

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

I respect only those who resist me, but I cannot tolerate them.

The sword is the axis of the world and its power is absolute.

Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.

I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.

In politics it is necessary either to betray one’s country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.

Politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.

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