Once upon a time there was an old country, wrapped up in habit and caution. We have to transform our old France into a new country and marry it to its time. (Charles de Gaulle)

Once upon a time there was an old country, wrapped up in habit and caution. We have to transform our old France into a new country and marry it to its time.

Charles de Gaulle

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