Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Georges Clémenceau
- A man’s life is interesting primarily when he has failed – I well know. For it’s a sign that he tried to surpass himself.
- Not to be a socialist at twenty is proof of want of heart; to be one at thirty is proof of want of head.
- A man who has to be convinced to act before he acts is not a man of action. You must act as you breathe.
- I don’t know whether war is an interlude during peace, or peace is an interlude during war.
- America is the only nation in history which miraculously has gone directly from barbarism to degeneration without the usual interval of civilization.
- There are only two perfectly useless things in this world. One is an appendix and the other is Poincaré.
- What can a mere French minister do when associated with Lloyd George, who thinks he is Napoleon, and Woodrow Wilson, who thinks he is Jesus Christ?
- If you don’t vote Socialist/Communist before you are twenty, you have no heart – if you do vote Socialist/Communist after you are twenty, you have no head.
- In order to act, you must be somewhat insane .A reasonably sensible man is satisfied with thinking.
- A man who waits to believe in action before acting is anything you like, but he’s not a man of action. It is as if a tennis player before returning a ball stopped to think about his views of the physical and mental advantages of tennis. You must act as you breathe.
Georges Clémenceau (1841-1929) was a prominent French statesman and journalist, best known for his influential role during World War I as the Prime Minister of France. Born on September 28, 1841, in Vendée, France, Clémenceau was a highly intellectual individual with a passion for politics and literature.
He pursued a successful career in journalism and became the editor of the radical newspaper “La Justice.” His writing and political commentary earned him a reputation as a vocal and uncompromising critic of the French government’s policies.
Clémenceau’s political journey culminated in his appointment as Prime Minister in 1917, a crucial period during the war. His firm and resolute leadership earned him the nickname “Tiger” and helped boost morale in France during the difficult times of conflict. He played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles, which formally ended World War I.
Beyond his contributions during the war, Clémenceau was also a driving force behind social reforms in France, advocating for labor rights and progressive measures to improve working conditions and social welfare.
Despite his achievements, Clémenceau faced political opposition and eventually resigned as Prime Minister in 1920. He continued to be active in politics and remained a prominent figure until his death on November 24, 1929, in Paris, France.
Georges Clémenceau’s legacy endures as a symbol of strong leadership and determination during one of the most critical periods in French history.
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