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“...les hommes n'acceptent le changement que dans la nécessité et ils ne voient la nécessité que dans la crise. (Mémoires,éditions Fayard, 1976, p. 129)”

Quote by Jean Monnet

Book:Memoirs

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Memoirs

Memoirs typically offer a candid look into the author's personal journey, covering significant events, emotions, and insights gained throughout their life. more

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Jean Monnet
Jean Monnet

Jean Monnet was a French politician known as the father of European integration. Born on November 9, 1888, and died on March 16, 1979, Monnet played a pivotal role in the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community, laying the groundwork for European integration. more

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