
A statesman is a politician who places himself at the service of the nation. A politician is a statesman who places the nation at his service. —
Georges Pompidou

Gen. de Gaulle is only concerned about history, and no jury can dictate the judgment of history. Georges Pompidou —
Mark Kurlansky

My fate is to be President of the Republic - or leader of the opposition. —
Georges Pompidou

When I first arrived at the Matignon, my desire was to reconcile Parliament and De Gaulle. I had forgotten only two things. Parliament and De Gaulle. —
Georges Pompidou

He imitated me so well that I couldn't stand myself any longer. —
Georges Pompidou

The rest of the world cannot be expected to regulate its life by a clock which is always slow. —
Georges Pompidou

The most dangerous thing about student riots is that adults take them seriously. —
Georges Pompidou