Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) quotes

 

• 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.
• In order to act, you must be somewhat insane. A reasonably sensible man is satisfied with thinking.
• It is easier to make war than to make peace.
• War is a series of catastrophes that results in a victory.
• War is much too serious a matter to entrust to military men.