François Mitterrand quotes
François Mitterrand was a French politician who served as the President of France for fourteen years. His presidency was marked by significant social reforms and efforts to modernize the country. He played a crucial role in shaping contemporary French society and strengthening European integration. Here are 17 of his quotes:
What I demand you is almost impossible, for one has to defeat our history. And nevertheless, if one does not defeat it, one has to know a rule that imposes itself: nationalism, this is war! War is not solely past, it can be our future, and these are you, ladies and gentlemen deputies, who are the guardians of our peace, our security and our future.
François Mitterrand
To every reversal of people's soveregnity, to every disappearance of the Republic corresponds a frank or disguised restitution in force of the regal justice. ‘'Tell me, according to what you judge and I'll tell you who you are.” [...] No axiom in politics is more certain than this.
François Mitterrand
François Mitterrand
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Occupation: French President
Born: October 26, 1916
Died: January 8, 1996
Quotes count: 17
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