Patriotism Is When Love Of Your Own

As An Adolescent I Was Convinced That France Would Have To Go Through Gigantic Trials, That The Interest Of Life Consisted In One Day Rendering Her Some Signal Service And That I Would Have The Occasion To Do So.

Deliberation Is A Function Of The Many; Action Is The Function Of One.

There Can Be No Other Criterion, No Other Standard Than Gold. Yes, Gold Which Never Changes, Which Can Be Shaped Into Ingots, Bars, Coins, Which Has No Nationality And Which Is Eternally And Universally Accepted As The Unalterable Fiduciary Value Par Excellence.

France Cannot Be France Without Greatness.

There Can Be No Prestige Without Mystery, For Familiarity Breeds Contempt.