I always thought I was Jeanne d'Arc and Bonaparte. How little one knows oneself.
Charles De GaulleRead
Faced with crisis, the man of character falls back upon himself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
In times of crisis, a person of strong character relies on their own strength and values.
This quote by Charles De Gaulle emphasizes that when faced with difficult situations, individuals who possess true character and integrity turn inward, trusting themselves to navigate the challenges. It highlights the importance of self-reliance and intrinsic strength in times of turmoil, suggesting that one's character is revealed through adversity.
Themes
CharacterCrisisSelf-RelianceStrengthAdversity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire resilience during challenging times.
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Today we are crushed by the sheer weight of the mechanized forces hurled against us, but we can still look to the future in which even greater mechanized forces will bring us victory. Therein lies the destiny of the world.
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Soyons fermes, purs et fidèles ; au bout de nos peines, il y a la plus grande gloire du monde, celle des hommes qui n'ont pas cédé. [Let us be firm, pure and faithful; at the end of our sorrow, there is the greatest glory of the world, that of the men who did not give in.]
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