“Symbols mean a lot in politics. They indicate a will and create new realities.” Quote by Francois Hollande
“Mitterrand had a sense for symbols, and he was the first Socialist president since 1958. He wanted to show that there is historical continuity, a connection with the great figures of French history.” FirstsShowsWantedPresidentFiguresConnectionsHistoricalSymbolsSocialistContinuity Author:Francois Hollande
“To me, it's important to preserve proximity to the people. I wouldn't do anything pretentious, and nothing that hurts the people who voted for me. Triumphalism isn't my thing.” PeopleImportantHurtPreservesPretentiousProximity Author:Francois Hollande
“Most forgers are caught because they tell the wrong person about what they do.” PersonsCaughtWrong Person Author:Wolfgang Beltracchi
“I can paint anything. Leonardo? Of course. But why? You couldn't sell it.” I CanCoursesSellsPaintLeonardo Author:Wolfgang Beltracchi
“Political leaders have to withstand headwinds.” PoliticalLeaderPolitical Leaders Author:Thomas de Maiziere
“One should never send soldiers on a mission based on just good will and good intent. Unfortunately, that can mean one has to stand by and watch human rights abuses take place.” ShouldHumansMeanWatchesRightsAbuseSoldierHuman RightsMissionsGood Will Author:Thomas de Maiziere
“Did I want to spend all my time working on a painting? No, I wanted to have fun, travel, meet women and live life.” WantWantedFunPaintingLive LifeHaving FunMy Time Author:Wolfgang Beltracchi
“I lived on a houseboat in Amsterdam for a year. It was intense, and it's possible that I even had a few blackouts.” YearsIntenseAmsterdamBlackouts Author:Wolfgang Beltracchi
“Tolling plan is a wonderful opportunity for political pandering, and some candidates are taking full advantage of it.” PoliticalOpportunityPlansWonderfulAdvantageCandidates Author:Robert James Thomson