My dear soul, flee from the worthless, stay close only to those with a pure heart. Like attracts like. A crow will lead you to the graveyard, a parrot to a lump of sugar.
One can go to war alone, but you can't build peac alone.
The Kyoto Protocol. . . the first component of an authentic global governance.
Helping to build a better-organized, fair and harmonious world: that idea lies at the heart of my conception of our country's role. Down through the centuries, France has provided answers to the great questions facing mankind. In continuing to do so, France is responding to a genuine demand, displaying leadership and influencing the course of events.
Our approach and our vision. . . is identical.
France is deeply upset to learn of the monstrous attacks that have just struck the United States. . . . In these terrible circumstances, all French people stand by the American people. We express our friendship and solidarity in this tragedy.
The authority and influence of France on the world scene in the 21st century will not depend solely on its modernity and cohesion, nor even on the continuity and professionalism of its foreign policy. France will be heeded if it has a message to convey. Faced with the temptations of laissez-faire, France must stand out as the nation with the imagination and determination to pursue an ambition that combines cogency with generosity.
From now on, change will be the constant. The individuals best prepared to succeed are those who can learn, modify, and grow, regardless of age, experience, or ego.
If I like a book, I tend to read the author's entire collection. But I choose mainly through personal recommendations, general word of mouth and book reviews.
I hope you either take up parachute jumping or stay out of single motored airplanes at night.
I only sound intelligent when there's a good script writer around.